SA PROMO Magazine
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The word Braai is Afrikaans for "barbecue" or "roast" and is one of the most imporant South African customs (although practiced in Namibia, Zimbabwe and Zambia as well). The word vleis is Afrikaans for ‘meat,’ so cooked meat is referred to as ‘braai vleis’.
The traditions around a braai are significantly different from those around a barbecue, even if the method of food preparation is very similar. Braaing is a unique South African custom that transcends every boundary, even language.
While wood was formerly the most widely-used braai fuel, modern times has seen an increase in the use of charcoal because of its convenient nature. There has however been a renewed interest in the use of wood after the South African government started with its invasive plant species removal program. An important distinction between a braai and a barbecue is that it's fairly uncommon for a braai to use gas rather than an open flame.
Sometimes a braai is also known as a ‘chop 'n dop’ (dop means drink in Afrikaans, literally meaning ‘cap’ or ‘bottle top’).
Braai fuel plays a very important part in the taste and smell of your "braai vleis". Use left menu links to read more about braai fuel in our ABOUT THE WOOD section.
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