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In our family, this has always been a tradition that I’ve looked forward to at this time of year. We love road trips; they are an affordable way to see our beautiful country, combined with all the privacy and comfort of doing so in your family car. The laughs, the luscious Limpopo landscapes, and the wonderful stops along the way with a happy reward of a sighting of the Big Five at our final destination. I also love the mid-April timing: the weather in this part of the country is still warm, but not as scorching hot as it is in the summer months.

Planning an Easter road trip

Planning a family road trip starts long before the wheels hit the road. The destination remains the same each year; our family has done this for 20 years and we are yet to tire of it. With every addition of a new family member, it becomes such a treat to experience it through
their excited, fresh eyes. The rules for a successful trip are simple, but must be followed to the absolute letter. First on the list is a thorough safety check of the car: the tyres, lights, etc. You know the deal. Packing is its own adventure. Then, it’s ensuring everyone has all devices charged and bladders drained, games and a solid playlist. We also check that there is a Bible and a prayer warrior in each car (I come from a very religious family, so any minor hiccup calls for hands lifted in prayer) should the need arise. And of course, there is the mofago *, or padkos.

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Mofago a.k.a Padkos

Perhaps the very best part of the trip is packing food for the journey, complete with favourite snacks and delicious home-made sandwiches. The family WhatsApp group is always abuzz during the week leading up to our departure as everyone puts in their “requests”. The snacks are easy enough: I just pop into my local Woolies and shop like I’m stocking up for a party.

As for the sandwiches, a perennial favourite – as voted for in the family group chat – is, hands down, my pulled gochujang lamb hot cross bun sarmies. Think deliciously spicy, slow-cooked lamb, with a hint of honey for sweetness, combined with the freshness of rocket and some tzatziki to counter the heat of the gochujang. All this stuffed into the beloved hot cross bun. It may sound crazy, but they are so good. This has long been mine and my mom’s contribution to the annual road trip. We pack big baskets for each of the cars, and by doing so, dodge the designated driver list. A win is a win. And then we hit the road…

Mogau’s lamb hot cross bun sandwiches recipe

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Kgodu is a Sepedi recipe very similar to the Zulu isijingi. This version is my grandma’s – she adds peanut butter, which is optional.

Find the recipe for Kgodu here.

2. Umngqusho (samp and beans cooked with bone marrow)

Umngqhusho is a much-loved traditional Xhosa dish. Made simply with samp and beans and flavoured with meat/bones/animal stock, it’s a delicious all-in-one meal that is both filling and comforting.

Find the recipe for Umngqusho here.

3. Sorghum breakfast porridge

This breakfast porridge has been a staple in many South African homes for generations. It’s easy to make and best of all it really fills that tummy for the day.

Find the recipe for sorghum breakfast porridge here.

4. Ngatha (pork trotters )

In true African fashion, the concept of nose to tail was embraced long before it became a trend. Pork trotters are so delicious to eat cooked in a sauce or even cooked on hot coals and enjoyed as a snack.

Find the recipe for ngatha here.

5. Ushatini

We call this tomato and onion sauce ‘gravy’. It’s the best accompaniment to pap and braai vleis.

Find the recipe for ushatini here.

6. Umvubo/phuthu (crumbly pap and amasi)

This is a delicious meal of maize meal and sour milk that can be enjoyed any time of the day – breakfast, lunch or supper.

Find the recipe for umvubo/phuthu here.

7. Ting le tshohlo (sorghum fermented pap and pulled beef)

Ting le tshohlo is a popular SeTswana dish that is a favourite at weddings and special occasions, but it can be enjoyed any time of the year.

Find the recipe for ting le tshohlo here.

8. Gizzards

With a flavour similar to dark chicken meat, this cut works best when cooked low and slow, to reduce its naturally tough texture.

Find the recipe for gizzards here.

9. Isigwaqane (maize and red beans)

This recipe is a Zulu favourite that is both filling and delicious. It is one of these dishes that really goes the distance and keeps you fuller for longer.

Find the recipe for isigwaqane here.

10. Tripe and ujeqe

This tripe recipe couldn’t be simpler – all you need is tripe, salt, pepper, and time. But served with ujeqe, it’s a hearty, comforting meal.

Find the recipe for Tripe and ujeqe here.

11. Custard cream sandwich biscuits

With custard powder in the biscuits and the filling, this recipe will bring back the full flavour of many a childhood.

Find the recipe for custard cream sandwich biscuits here. 

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