Spices and Herbs

Here is a list of the most common spices and herbs with their Afrikaans, English and German names

Spices

Afrikaans	English	German
Borrie	Turmeric	die Kurkuma
Komyn	Cumin	der Kreuzkümmel
Peper	Pepper	der Pfeffer
Neutmuskaat	Nutmeg	die Muskatnuss
Naeltjies	Clove	die Nelke
Wonderpeper	Allspice	der Piment

Herbs

Afrikaans	English	German
Pietersielie	Parsley	die Petersilie
Dille	Dill	der Dill
Roosmaryn	Rosemary	der Rosmarin
Lourierblare	Bay Leaf	der Lorbeer / das Lorbeerlatt
Salie	Sage	der Salbei
Tiemie	Thyme	der Thymian

Other

Afrikaans	English	German
Aromat	Aromat	Knorr Aromat is available in major grocery shops. It also comes in packets
Colemans Mostert Poeier	Colemans Mustard Powder	Available in major grocery shops
Bief/Hoender aftreksel	Beef/Chicken Stock	There is a variety of options available You can get it in the following: – Blocks called Brühwürfel – Liquid called Fond or Bouillion – Set liquid called Bouillon pastös – Powdered also called Bouillion see more here

Meat

German meat cuts are different from those in South Africa. South Africa tends to follow the British way of cutting meat.Below is a explanation of the

Substitutes – Drinks

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Substitutes – Other Products

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Frozen products

Here is a list of suggestions for ready-made pasty (dough) products and some translations. Related content Inspiration

Baking ingredients

For all of the passionate bakers out there! We have thoughtfully compiled a comprehensive list of alternative ingredient options that can be used for baking

Types of Sugars

Here is a list of suggestions for types of sugars, as well as some translations. Related content