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Best books to learn South African cooking, in order

South African food is several cuisines that have been arguing in one kitchen for three hundred years: Cape Malay spicing brought by enslaved and exiled people from the Indonesian archipelago, Afrikaner farm cooking, Xhosa and Zulu home food, Indian Durban curry, and the braai that everyone claims.

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How should I approach learning south african cooking?
South African food is several cuisines that have been arguing in one kitchen for three hundred years: Cape Malay spicing brought by enslaved and exiled people from the Indonesian archipelago, Afrikaner farm cooking, Xhosa and Zulu home food, Indian Durban curry, and the braai that everyone claims.
What's a good book to start south african cooking with?
A strong starting point is Cooked in Africa by Justin Bonello. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
What should I read after south african cooking?
Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like West African cooking, South African literature.

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