Star Cape Malay chef, Cass Abrahams is cooking up a storm of traditional Cape Malay and South African dishes at the Colonial House in Europa Park, Rust. Cass has been visiting Germany for the past 4 years at the invitation of Thomas Mack of Europa Park, and while there, along with her assistent chef, cooks up a storm of familiar South African favourits for the geusts.
Last year I went along with my daughter who was invited by Cass, and it was absolutely fantastic. I met Cass and her team, who slave all day long in the kitchen preparing the wonderful dinner. Of course, we are making a family outing of it again this year and taking along some friends for a bit of Cape flavour from the old heimat.. There was a full on braai, with Boerewors, skaap tjoppies, ostrich fillet, sosaties, fish braai.. you name it bud..all done to a turn! There was also the Cape Malay buffet with a chicken curry that was so great I can't even begin to decribe it, words fail me, this was accompanied by yellow rice with raisins, and of course Cassies delectable home made chutneys, blatjangs and sambals. There was Babotie and bredies, salads for Africa, Malva pudding with custard, souskluitjies, dark chocolate cake...there was such a huge variety of mouth watering dishes a person would need 3 stomachs to try everything! All accompanied by a selection of fine South African wines.
Europa Park laid out the venue at the Colonial House so beautifully, building a lapa outside where the buffet is served, the braai fires going alongside, live music, and the tables set out in the garden under the trees. It was absolutely beautiful, and a big hats off to the organisers who work so hard to make it a special evening!
Booking is essential, as over the past years word got around about this feast, and Cassie cooked for a sold out house every night last year. I will post an update of our evening next week. Hope you can make it too..!
UPDATE - It was lekker...!
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