Jan Braai se Braai Broodtjies

NEWCASTLE – It is no secret that South Africans love to braai. Nothing beats the smell or sizzling sound of meat on the braai while watching the game on a sunny Saturday afternoon.

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Aside from the traditional pap en sous, the two most enjoyable side dishes are Greek salad and of course, the braaibroodjie.

A well-known South African chef, Jan Scannell, or better known as Jan Braai, decided it would be a good idea to combine the two, and he was right. Jan Braai se braaibroodjies have become a favourite in many South Africans homes.

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Thanks Jan!

What you will need:

– Olive oil

– 1 chopped bell pepper

– 1 sliced red onion

– 8 slices white bread

– ½ cup pitted olives cut in half

– 150g crumbled feta cheese

– 1 cup grated cheddar cheese

– 2 sliced tomatoes

– Freshly grounded salt and pepper

– 2 tablespoons fresh origanum or herbs of your choice

Preparation:

– Heat some olive oil in a pan and sauté the onions and bell pepper until its soft and caramelised.

– Drizzle olive oil over the bread.

– Mix the tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, cheddar cheese, origanum, onion mix, and salt and pepper in a dish.

– Spread the mixture evenly on four slices of bread. then cover with the other four.

– Place the bread on the braai until golden brown.