DINNER IN 20 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Butter one side of each slice of bread.
DINNER IN 20 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
BREAD · LUNCH
Braaibroodjies
Classic South African braaibroodjies: cheese, tomato, onion and chutney toasted sandwiches grilled over the coals. Makes 6.
Total time20 min
YieldServes 6
DietVegetarian
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DifficultyEasy
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Step 2
Turn six slices butter-side down. Spread with chutney and top with cheese, tomato and onion. Season with salt and pepper.
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Step 3
Close with the remaining slices, butter-side up.
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Step 4
Grill in a hinged braai grid over medium-low coals for about four to five minutes a side, until golden and the cheese has melted. A pan or sandwich press works too.
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Cooking notes
Use coals that have died down; hot coals burn the bread before the cheese melts.
Turn often and watch closely.
Serve straight away while the cheese is soft.
Good to know
Near the end of a braai, once the meat is done and the coals are cooling.
Mature Cheddar melts well and has plenty of flavour. Gouda works too.
Yes. Toast them in a dry frying pan over medium-low heat or in a sandwich press.
About this recipe
Braaibroodjies are a South African braai tradition: cheese, tomato, onion and chutney sandwiches toasted over the last of the coals until crisp and melting.
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