Braai as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Braai is absolutely in that category. The robust and satisfying quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. braai wood and coals does work that no substitute can replicate.

Cape Malay cuisine reflects the heritage of enslaved people brought from Southeast Asia. There's something about the a Cape Malay restaurant in Cape Town context that reinforces the comfort effect. Castle Lager alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.