braaivleis
Braaivleis is an Afrikaans word for barbecued or grilled meat — the specific term for the meat cooked at a braai, South Africa's beloved outdoor grilling tradition.
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Braaivleis is an Afrikaans word for barbecued or grilled meat — the specific term for the meat cooked at a braai, South Africa's beloved outdoor grilling tradition. 'Braai' (shortened from braaivleis) has become the dominant term in South African English, but braaivleis remains the full form, particularly in Afrikaans usage. The braai is deeply culturally embedded in South African life across communities, often functioning as a social institution rather than merely a cooking method.
He'd been marinating the braaivleis since the night before — lamb chops, boerewors, and some chicken pieces.
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(South Africa) braai meat.
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A South African term describing meat cooked by slowly rotating it over an open fire on a long metal spit — the ultimate expression of braai culture taken up a notch. While a standard braai involves grilling on a grate, spitbraaied implies a whole animal or large cut rotating for hours, basted with flavor and patience. It's the centrepiece of a serious outdoor feast, common at weddings, festivals, and big family gatherings across South Africa. The word carries connotations of celebration, abundance, and skilled fire-craft.