Why Biltong deserves more attention

Biltong rarely gets the international recognition it deserves. The smoky and braaied complexity is genuine, not simple, and the technique involved in using dried biltong correctly takes real skill.

the braai is a cross-cultural South African institution that transcends racial and social divides. I encountered it first in a shebeen township tavern and that context helped me understand it properly. Amarula cream liqueur is the natural accompaniment and the combination makes the case for the dish. If you haven't explored this cuisine seriously, Biltong is the dish to start with.