Cape Town Cuisine presents a unique blend of local as well as international culinary traditions.
Cape Town Cuisine is greatly influenced by the diverse population of the city. The cuisine presents a unique combination of local ingredients, a dash of Oriental traditions and influences of the West. The Oriental influence on the cuisine can be traced back to the influx of the slaves from this part of the world. The cuisine of Cape Town has also incorporated some of the trends prevalent in North Indian and Thai cuisine.
Influences on Cape Town Cuisine
A profound influence of the Indian culinary traditions on Cape Town food can also be witnessed. This is on account of the fact that the city is the home to a fairly large Indian population. The effect of Indian food is much more apparent in the street food of the city. The traditional Cape Town fare comprises of biltong or dry meat.
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It is hugely popular amongst the local residents and is easily available at all the leading grocery stores and supermarkets. The curry is hugely popular amongst the residents of Cape Town and the Indian hot favorites include Routi and Bunny Chow. The French snack Gatsby that comprises of French loaf, French polony, salad and hot chips is a clear winner amongst the locals.
Cape Town Food
The cuisine of Cape Town boasts of some authentic local dishes. Some of these traditional delicacies include bredie or a meat based stew. It is of a Cape Malay origin. There is also the Cape Malay and Indian variety of Biriyani along with the local sausage or Boerewors. There is a dish, which is close to a localized form of Shepherd's Pie, better known as Bobotie. Some of the better-known Cape Town dishes also include the Cape Town Apple Cake and the Buttternut Soup.
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