Africa is home to a multitude of different ethnic groups and cultures, and this diversity is reflected in the many culinary traditions,  in their preparation, and the cooking of food. These Bobotie Spring Rolls are a slightly different take on the traditional Cape Malay Bobotie, which came to South Africa in the 16th century, in the form of an Indonesian dish called “bobotok”.

These recipes were carried by the Indonesians aboard Dutch East India Company’s spice ships which also transported Malay slaves, who were brought to South Africa to work as artisans, fishermen, seamstresses, and cooks.  The Cape Malay community who live in the Western Cape of South Africa,  are of staunch Muslim faith, and they celebrate each and every occasion with tables groaning with dishes that suit the modest pocket, but are rich with flavours and spicy fragrances from their ancestral islands.