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 |
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