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Heritage day braaibroodjies recipe with a Mexican Twist

Heritage Day is a South African public holiday that we celebrate on 24 September every year. The main idea behind the day is to celebrate our unique cultures, beliefs and tradition while also looking at the things that bring us together. Another thing that brings us as South Africans together is to Braai (or barbecue). In 2005, a media campaign began to package the holiday as National Braai Day. South Africans love a braai, so it seemed like a good idea at the time. In 2007, Archbishop Desmond Tutu celebrated his appointment as patron of Braai Day. (source)

In true Braai4Heritage spirit, Natalie from Sugar & Vice collaborated with the Wida from Cupcake Richard to create a braaibroodjies recipe with heart. They made use of the limited edition Sugar & Vice Black Table Mountain platter. Wida styled and photographed all of these beautiful pictures.

Heritage day braai broodjiesrecipe with a Mexican Twist

For my birthday this year, we had a braai broodjie competition where I split my friends into groups of four and they had to make their own recipe of a braaibroodjie which was tasted and scored by a group of judges. Charl’s recipe won, which I gave to Wida to make. She had to adjust it to a vegan recipe, as she is a vegan, but you can use any cheese or even a mixture of cheeses. The jalapeños are optional, if they are too hot too handle, leave them out. – Natalie Vice

Braaibroodjies recipe with a Mexican Twist

AuthorKari

Prep Time15 minsCook Time10 minsTotal Time25 mins

Ingredients

 1 ciabatta loaf
 30 ml olive oil / vegan margarine
 68 dairy free vegan cheese slices
 10 small rosa tomatoes finely chopped
 1 small red onion finely chopped
 1 pickled / smoked jalapeño pepper finely chopped
 0.50 tsp crushed fresh garlic
 0.50 tsp ground coriander
 0.50 tsp paprika
 0.50 tsp ground cumin
 salt and pepper to taste

Method

1

Cut the ciabatta into 12 medium thick slices.

2

Brush with olive oil on both sides of each slice.

3

Place 1 slice of cheese on one half of the bread slices.

4

Combine all the other ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

5

Evenly divide mixture and spoon on top of cheese topped bread slices.

6

Top the slices with filling with plain slice of bread to make a sandwich.

7

Tie each sandwich with a piece of twine to secure.

8

Place sandwiches on grid for open fire cooking.

9

Grill (braai) over medium hot coals for 5 minutes each side or until golden and cheese is melted.

Ingredients

 1 ciabatta loaf
 30 ml olive oil / vegan margarine
 68 dairy free vegan cheese slices
 10 small rosa tomatoes finely chopped
 1 small red onion finely chopped
 1 pickled / smoked jalapeño pepper finely chopped
 0.50 tsp crushed fresh garlic
 0.50 tsp ground coriander
 0.50 tsp paprika
 0.50 tsp ground cumin
 salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1

Cut the ciabatta into 12 medium thick slices.

2

Brush with olive oil on both sides of each slice.

3

Place 1 slice of cheese on one half of the bread slices.

4

Combine all the other ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

5

Evenly divide mixture and spoon on top of cheese topped bread slices.

6

Top the slices with filling with plain slice of bread to make a sandwich.

7

Tie each sandwich with a piece of twine to secure.

8

Place sandwiches on grid for open fire cooking.

9

Grill (braai) over medium hot coals for 5 minutes each side or until golden and cheese is melted.

Notes

Braaibroodjies recipe with a Mexican Twist

Serving suggestion: Serve with fresh coriander and extra jalapeños

Heritage day braaibroodjies recipe

Hope you enjoy making the recipe and please do upload a pic to social media using #sugarandviceheritageday – we would love to see your version!

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Karen Kelly is the founder and editor of lovilee.co.za. She is a creative at heart and passionate about all things DIY. Learn more about her here and connect with her on social media on the links below.

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