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South Africa

If you fire up a backyard grill, you already know the braai.

BBQ rubSmoked PaprikaCayenneGarlicCorianderBlack Pepper

We're all only a spice or two apart

Cut from the same root

Did you know? South Africa and USA both lean on BBQ rub, Cayenne, Garlic, Black Pepper — the same flavors, an ocean apart.

USAShared: BBQ rub, Cayenne, Garlic, Black Pepper PortugalShared: Smoked Paprika, Garlic, Black Pepper GhanaShared: Cayenne, Garlic

Explore dishes from South Africa

These are flavor guides and technique outlines. For measured ingredients and complete instructions, visit our recipe collection. Dishes and customs vary across regions and households.

Braai Boerewors

MainSausage

Key ingredients

  • Beef sausage
  • coriander
  • vinegar
  • BBQ Rub
  • Coriander
  • Black Pepper
  • Smoked Paprika

Technique overview

  1. Coil sausage, dust with rub and coriander
  2. grill over coals 12m turning once.

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Badia Barbecue Seasoning Traditional Blend, 3.5 oz
Badia Barbecue Seasoning Traditional Blend, 3.5 oz$4.54
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Coriander Ground Spice, 1.75 oz$2.60
Badia Black Pepper Ground Spice, 2 oz
Badia Black Pepper Ground Spice, 2 oz$2.60
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz$2.60

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Peri-Peri Chicken

MainChicken

Key ingredients

  • Chicken
  • lemon
  • chili
  • oil
  • Cayenne
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Garlic
  • Hot Sauce

Technique overview

  1. Blend chili, paprika, garlic, lemon into paste
  2. coat chicken
  3. grill 25m basting.

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Badia Cayenne Pepper Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Cayenne Pepper Spice, 1.75 oz$2.60
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz$2.60
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.91
Badia Habanero Hot Sauce, 5.2 fl oz
Badia Habanero Hot Sauce, 5.2 fl oz$4.65

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Chakalaka

SideVegetable

Key ingredients

  • Onion
  • carrot
  • beans
  • peppers
  • tomato
  • Cayenne
  • Smoked Paprika
  • Garlic

Technique overview

  1. Saute onion, carrot, peppers with spices
  2. add beans and tomato
  3. simmer 15m.

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Badia Cayenne Pepper Spice, 1.75 oz
Badia Cayenne Pepper Spice, 1.75 oz$2.60
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz
Badia Smoked Paprika Spice, 2 oz$2.60
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz
Badia Garlic Powder Spice, 3 oz$2.91

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South Africa — good to know

What spices are used in South Africa cooking?

South Africa cooking leans on BBQ rub, Smoked Paprika, Cayenne, Garlic, Coriander, Black Pepper.

What’s an easy South Africa recipe to make at home?

Try Braai Boerewors — it calls for BBQ Rub, Coriander, Black Pepper, Smoked Paprika. Coil sausage, dust with rub and coriander; grill over coals 12m turning once.

What should I cook for a South Africa watch party?

Make Braai Boerewors and Peri-Peri Chicken — every Badia spice for both adds to your cart in one tap on this page.

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