Apart from the fact that they kept us sane during last year's hard lockdown, we enjoy TikTok challenges because they are relatable, fun, and informative.
Here are some of our favourites from TikTokkers who’ve shared their videos:
Gatsby
Are you even a real Capetonian if you don't appreciate a good gatsby?
The gatsby sandwich, perfect for sharing with friends, originated from Cape Town. It's a footlong roll filled with chips and add-ons range from chicken, beef, calamari or, salami. For that extra flavour, you can add your preferred sauce.
@eatfromscratch Full house gatsby is my ultimate street food @chef_nti ##streetfoodinafrica ##tiktoksouthafrica ##foodtiktok ##recipe ##fyp ##homemade ##foodie ##viral
♬ Nu Day - Muzi
Samoosas
A samoosa is fried dough, usually in a triangular or cone-ish-looking shape. Its savoury fillings may include various types of meat, and or vegetables.
@themirrorimagesa My favorite ##streetfoodinafrica is Samoosas ##tiktosa ##foodtok ##foodtiktok ##tiktoktreanding ##desitiktok ##indianfood ##indiantiktok ##indian ##samoosa
♬ original sound - Priar
Bhajiyas/ Pakora
This is a savoury Indian snack made of chopped vegetables in a spiced dough that is deep-fried until crisp. TikTokker @zaynabparuk shares the recipe in her video.
@zaynabparuk Bhajiyas/Pakoras have to be part of the ##streetfoodinafrica trend! 😄💚 ##bhajiya ##pakoras ##foodtiktok
♬ Nu Day - Muzi
Ugali
Ugali is also known as, nshima, sadza, papa, or phuthu depending on where you are in Africa. Everyone has their way of cooking it, the most common ingredients used are salt, maize meal, or cornmeal in boiling water.
Nshima can be enjoyed with a side dish of your choice from eggs, meat, vegetables, anything that tickles your fancy.
@doramoononyambe What’s for lunch? ##food ##its ##amazing
♬ At My Worst - Pink Sweat$
Fried mealies
Another way of eating corn is by making fried mealies. You mix it with onions, add an ample amount of your preferred spices, salt, and fry in butter and oil.
@perimaskitchen Reply to @nolenerabeenunun 💛💛💛 ##StreetFoodInAfrica ##perimaskitchen ##sweetcorn ##chefnti @chef_nti
♬ original sound - JACKIE KHANGET JNR EDITS 🥵🤯
Vetkoek/ Magwinya
Vetkoek is fried dough bread that can be enjoyed with different fillings like polony, savoury mince, chicken livers, russians, and or hot chips.
@thebakeaholic My favourite ##streetfoodinafrica these are so easy and delicious! @chef_nti ##thebakeaholic ##baking ##tiktoksouthafrica
♬ Nu Day - Muzi