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Eat Well, Save More SA Welcome to Eat Well, Save More SA! We share easy, tasty, budget-friendly recipes for South African families.

Simple ingredients, affordable shopping lists, and no-fuss cooking for every budget. Follow for daily meal ideas that save you time and money!

💡 Budget Hack of the Day!Buying in bulk = big savings ✔️Split into family portions, freeze, and you’ll always have somet...
20/08/2025

💡 Budget Hack of the Day!
Buying in bulk = big savings ✔️
Split into family portions, freeze, and you’ll always have something on hand.

What’s YOUR best money-saving kitchen trick? 👇

20/08/2025

🥘 Random South African Food Fact
Did you know? Bobotie — often called South Africa’s national dish — was first introduced by Cape Malay communities in the 17th century. It’s a spiced minced meat dish topped with an egg custard, and its roots trace all the way back to Indonesia! 🇿🇦✨

“What’s Your Favourite African Childhood Dish?”Whether it was umphokoqo with sour milk, ting, morogo, or roosterkoek on ...
20/08/2025

“What’s Your Favourite African Childhood Dish?”

Whether it was umphokoqo with sour milk, ting, morogo, or roosterkoek on the fire — African food tells our stories. Comment below with the meal that reminds you of home 🏠❤️👇

“Isijingi (Pumpkin Pap)”Ingredients:2 cups pumpkin, peeled and chopped1 cup maize meal2 tbsp sugar (optional)1 pinch sal...
05/08/2025

“Isijingi (Pumpkin Pap)”
Ingredients:

2 cups pumpkin, peeled and chopped

1 cup maize meal

2 tbsp sugar (optional)

1 pinch salt

2 cups water

Method:
1️⃣ Boil pumpkin until soft, then mash.
2️⃣ Add salt, sugar (optional), and water.
3️⃣ Slowly stir in maize meal to avoid lumps.
4️⃣ Cook on low heat for 20 minutes, stirring often.

✨ A sweet & savoury traditional favourite — perfect with tea or as a warm side dish.

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04/08/2025

💡 — Freeze leftovers!

Did you know freezing leftover rice, samp, or stew can save you money and reduce waste? Portion your leftovers in small containers — next time you’re too tired to cook, you’ve got a ready-made meal. What’s your best freezer meal? Share below!

“Simple Samp & Beans Pot”Ingredients:2 cups samp & beans mix1 onion, chopped1 stock cubeSalt & pepper to tasteMethod:1️⃣...
03/08/2025

“Simple Samp & Beans Pot”
Ingredients:

2 cups samp & beans mix

1 onion, chopped

1 stock cube

Salt & pepper to taste

Method:
1️⃣ Soak samp & beans overnight if possible.
2️⃣ Rinse well, add to a large pot with chopped onion.
3️⃣ Cover with water, add stock cube, boil until soft (about 2 hours).
4️⃣ Season with salt & pepper. Serve warm with chutney or tomato relish.

✨ Hearty, filling, and feeds the whole family for under R40!

This is why we do it! 😂😂
02/08/2025

This is why we do it! 😂😂

Quick Tinned Fish Curry”Ingredients:1 tin pilchards in tomato sauce1 onion, chopped1 tbsp curry powder1 potato, dicedMet...
02/08/2025

Quick Tinned Fish Curry”

Ingredients:

1 tin pilchards in tomato sauce

1 onion, chopped

1 tbsp curry powder

1 potato, diced
Method:
Fry onion & curry powder, add potato & water, cook till soft. Add pilchards, simmer 5 min. Serve with rice. Delicious and cheap!*

31/07/2025

🍗 Save on meat: Buy whole chicken instead of pieces. It’s cheaper per kg. Use leftovers for sandwiches, soup, or chicken mayo!

What’s your favourite cheap family meal? Comment below and we might share it!
31/07/2025

What’s your favourite cheap family meal? Comment below and we might share it!

“Easy Mielie Meal Breakfast Porridge”Ingredients:1 cup mielie meal2 cups water2 tbsp sugar or honeyPinch of saltMethod:B...
31/07/2025

“Easy Mielie Meal Breakfast Porridge”

Ingredients:

1 cup mielie meal

2 cups water

2 tbsp sugar or honey

Pinch of salt
Method:
Boil water, add mielie meal slowly, stir till thick. Sweeten as you like. Top with banana or peanut butter for extra yum!*

31/07/2025

💡 — Buy in bulk! Pap, rice & samp cost less when you buy bigger bags. Store in airtight containers to avoid waste.

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