African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil Celebrates South African Flavours in New Cookbook

As a brand that is all about shining a light on local produce, African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil is thrilled to announce the launch of its new cookbook. The Savouring South Africa cookbook is free to download and a celebration of local flavours and produce, featuring recipes for breakfasts, snacks, side dishes, main meals and, of course, desserts – all with a touch of local flavour and a drizzle of delicious African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil.

“Each bottle of African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil represents our passion for uplifting local farmers through showcasing their incredible extra virgin olive oil,” says Marizeth Kleynhans, the Brand Manager for African Gold.

The olives used in African Gold, a blend of 100% Extra Virgin Olive Oil, are sourced solely from local farms. “As it says on the bottle, our oil is ‘Only locally made, ever!’ So, naturally, we’re inspired by all things local, and we’re hoping that our customers find plenty of delicious inspiration within the cookbook’s pages, and of course a host of different ways to use our African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil in their kitchen,” says Marizeth.

Within the cookbook’s pages you’ll find recipes for hearty breakfasts, such as Breakfast Strata with Cheese and Sausage and Chakalaka Shakshuka, and tasty side dishes that include Focaccia and a Spiced Cabbage Salad. Flavourful main meals include a Curried Pumpkin Seed Pesto Pasta and Braaied Lamb Chops with Mint Sauce, while snacks feature Biltong and Olive Tapenade Bruschetta and Rooibos-infused Hummus. Last, but certainly not least, don’t forget to try the Spiced Olive Oil Chocolate Truffles as well as the quick-to-make Crumbled Koeksister Ice Cream Sundae.

And of course, the perfect companion for all these meals is African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It is perfectly balanced and medium to intense in flavour, with a fresh, green aromatic fruitiness, distinct pepperiness, and pleasantly bitter notes. 

To download your complimentary Savouring South Africa cookbook, visit https://africangoldoil.co.za/savouring-south-africa/

For a taste of some of the recipes inside the book, take a look here:

Crumbled Koeksister Ice Cream Sundae

4-6 koeksisters4 scoops vanilla ice cream2 tablespoons African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 tablespoons honey¼ cup nuts such as almonds or pistachios, chopped½ teaspoon cinnamon

• Finely chop or crumble koeksisters over 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream.
• Drizzle with African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil and honey.
• Sprinkle with chopped nuts and cinnamon for a delightfully easy-to-put-together pudding!

Spiced Cabbage Salad

3 cups shredded cabbage2 carrots, grated1 red onion, thinly sliced3 tablespoons African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil2 tablespoons white wine vinegar1 tablespoon brown sugar1 teaspoon ground cumin1 teaspoon corianderSalt and pepper, to taste

• In a large bowl, toss together shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and thinly sliced red onion.
• In a separate bowl, whisk together African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, ground cumin, coriander, salt, and pepper to taste.
• Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables and toss to coat. Allow it to marinate for a while before serving.

Chakalaka Guacamole and Pita Chips

2-3 ripe avocados½ cup chakalaka2 tablespoons lime juice2 tablespoons coriander, chopped4 rounds pita breadAfrican Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil (for brushing)

• Mash the 2-3 ripe avocados and fold chakalaka, lime juice, and chopped coriander.
• Brush pita bread rounds with African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil, cut them into triangles, and toast for pita chips.
• Dip and enjoy this delicious guacamole with a spicy kick.

For further information please visit https://africangoldoil.co.za

About African Gold

Produced by Southern Oil (SOILL), African Gold Extra Virgin Olive Oil is a proudly South African olive oil that is made from only the finest 100% locally-grown olives. Available from leading retailers, African Gold is a perfectly balanced medium to intense extra virgin olive oil with a fresh, green aromatic fruitiness, distinct pepperiness and pleasantly bitter notes. It’s perfect for finishing over meats, vegetables or bread, but also tame enough for salads.

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