As we are approaching Heritage day or braai day it is important to refresh your memory on the etiquette of the outdoor cooking activity. In South Africa it is customary that a man must braai the meat and the following chain of events are put into action:

• The woman buys the food for the braai.
• The woman prepares the salad, the vegetables, chakalaka and pap.
• The woman prepares the meat and marinates it for cooking, places it on a tray or dish along with the necessary cooking utensils and sauces, and takes it to the man who is relaxing next to the grill - beer in hand.
• The woman remains inside the house or few meters away from the smoke and organize the plates and cutlery.
• Here comes the most important part of braaing: the man places the meat on the grill.
• The woman comes out to tell the man that the meat is looking yummy.  He thanks her and asks if she will bring another beer while he flips the meat.
• The man takes the meat off the grill and hands it to the woman.
• The woman prepares the plates, salad, bread, utensils, napkins, sauces, and brings them to the table.
• After eating, the woman clears the table and does the dishes.  
• Everyone praises the MAN for braaing lekker meat and THANKS HIM for his cooking efforts.

Welcome to Mzansi and enjoy your braai day!!!

Source:

• All4women

Page Created: 23 September 2011

by Zanele Matshotyana