How many of these local foods have you tried?

September is "South African Tourism Month", and South Africans are encouraged to explore the hidden gems in not only their province, but others as well. 

Food is a big part of tourism, and if you are unable to plan a trip outside of your province, you can go out in search of some local restaurants that offer local foods you haven't eaten before. 

South African food has many flavours and influences, both local and international. 

From Durban's tasty curries and Cape Town's Cape Malay cuisine to Joburg's shisa nyama - we are spoiled for choice.

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But how many of SA's local dishes have you actually tried. 

Yes, you probably have boerewors in your freezer as you read this, a packet of biltong in your lunch bag or tripe cooking on the stove, but there is more to local cuisine than that.

Here's a list of some South African dishes you should try this September. Tick off as many as possible, and tell your friends to do the same.

If you have tried some of them already, why not go out in search of the best version in town?

Umngqusho (samp and beans) 

Let's start off with an easy one. This dish is common in many homes, but not everyone makes it the same way. Some people like it with fried eggs, others like it thick and creamy, while some have to include some sort of meat in theirs. Either way, there is definitely a new version to try out there.

Waterblommetjie bredie

Waterblommetjie bredie is the stew of all stews. According to Easy Cooking From Nina's Kitchen, it's a flower stew made using waterblommetjies, which some people call Cape pond weed. Waterblommetjie season is usually July and August, but you might still find some restaurants serving them. Some shops even sell them canned! Check out Nina's tasty recipe. Here's what they look like:

Chicken feet

The thought of eating chicken feet might be a turn off for some, but this dish is worth a try. Eating chicken feet is actually common in other parts of the world, especially Asia.

Boeber

Popular in Cape Malay cuisine, this sweet, milk treat is sure to be a hit. It's made with vermicelli, sugar, and cinnamon.

Skilpadjies (muise/pofadder):  Minced lamb's liver wrapped in netvet
Morogo (African spinach): Dark green leafy vegetables 
Frikkadel: Baked or fried meatball
Sosatie: Lamb or mutton cooked on skewers
Sheep's head: Use your imagination
Braaibroodjies: Grilled sandwich 
Denningvleis: A Cape Malay dish that is both sweet and sour

What other foods do you think should be added to the list?

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