Braai & bbq in Africa

What does Braai mean?

The expression “Braai” comes from ” braai vleis ” which means “grilled meat” in Afrikaans. Braai is therefore the barbecue of the Afrikaners and it is mainly a social custom in South Africa, as well as in Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Zimbabwe and Zambia.
The word is often used as a verb (this Sunday, we ” braai “).

Who is Paul Willemse?

Second row of MHR (Montpellier), South African by origin and U20 world champion in 2012 with the Baby Boks, Paul Willemse arrived in France in 2014, first in Grenoble (2014-2015) and then in Montpellier (2015-2023).
He had his first cap for France in the 2019 Tournament.
In 2023, he is one of the 33 selected for the Rugby World Cup.

What do you cook for a Braai?

You can cook everything, and mainly meat: lamb chops, chicken thighs and a myriad of Boerewors – a type of sausage that originated in South Africa, and is very popular across southern Africa.
The name of this sausage is derived from the Afrikaans/Dutch words boer (“farmer”) and wors (“sausage”).

How is a Braai performed?

Beyond its culinary side, the magic of Braai is above all a moment of sharing!
It is a vector of conviviality and friendship, all cultures and nationalities come together for a Braai!
There are no limits to the number of guests and the rule is that it should only be lit once, so firebending requires calculation and precision on the part of the Braai master!

What is the date of the Braai festival?

Every September 24th – Heritage Day – it is customary to organize a braai (barbecue) with family or friends!
And it’s as must-have as Thanksgiving turkey in the United States.

Since our launch in 2020, during the first lockdown in March 2020, we have been convinced: Gastronomy brings people together! It brings together the Continents and the Athletes, as evidenced by Paul Willemse who chose the TRIO brazier.

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