Riekie Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 Just been to the RSA shop here in Dural and the SPAR in Glenhaven (Sydney) and thought I'd list a few prices for general info on how much you'd have to fork out for your favourite RSA treats in Aus:Biltong A$48.00 per kiloDroë Wors A$42.00 per kilo Gem Squash 1kg A$7.68Boerewors 1kg A$13.50Crosse & Blackwell Mayonaise 750g A$8.95Steers Steakmaker 1litre A$6.00Steers Monkey Gland Sauce 375ml A$5.60Beacon Liquorice Allsorts A$3.00Bakers Lemon Creams A$3.90Beacon Fizz Pop A$0.40Manhattan Gums A$2.00Safari Fruit Danties A$3.99Roses Passionfruit Cordial A$6.50Super C A$0.85(And now you also know what you can bribe me with...... ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnone Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 "Steers Steakmaker 1litre A$6.00Steers Monkey Gland Sauce 375ml A$5.60"Did you hear about the SAffer who was stopped by customs at Perth Airport ?It was the Monkey Gland Sauce !Apparently they called in the the Dept. of Environment & Heritage inspector & after much sniffing & research(dunno if this included tasting !) they decided it wasn't an animal product !!!but serius does anyone know where the name "Monkey Gland" comes from ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janneman Posted April 10, 2006 Report Share Posted April 10, 2006 I think the Afrikaans for that would be Blatjangsous.This site has a nice recipe: "For a South African, nothing tastes better at a barbecue than this sweet-spicy blend of chutney, wine and hot sauce. This version comes from Garth Stoebel, executive chef of the posh Mount Nelson Hotel in Capetown -- note that the butter and liquid smoke aren't traditional, but I love the way they round out the flavor of the sauce." Click here.The following blogger (unfortunately) calls it: "Possibly the most hideous sauce ever concocted is that perennial favourite of the South Africansteakhouse – Monkey Gland Sauce."The blogspot also gives a possible explanation as to the origins of this sauce: "The origins of the dish are shrouded in mystery although one story I have heard seems perfectly plausible. It appears that some French chefs were lured to Johannesburg to cook at the old Carlton Hotel early in the 1950’s. The rich white clients of the fine dining room had plenty of money but lacked sophistication in continental cuisine and try as they might the chefs could not please their customers with the finer nuances of delicately flavoured haute cuisine sauces accompanying the well done steaks. In desperation and with a certain amount of venom, one day, they threw every commercial sauce preparation they could lay their hands on, into the pot and pronounced the resultant mish mash to be Monkey Gland Sauce. The sweet and sour elements in the sauce struck a chord with the predominantly Afrikaner clientele reflecting so many other dishes in their traditional repertoire – the chefs enjoyed the joke, the customers enjoyed the steak and a legend unfortunately was born."Click here.I don't know what the sauce did to this blogger, but vile it is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riekie Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Dit is hoe die Suid-Afrikaanse winkel (African Delights) hier in Dural lyk: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Noeks Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Is there one like this in Perth?? Northern suburbs preferably, please. I always have to order on SATOOZ website and hate having to wait.... If I want cream caramels and niks naks now, then I want them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yvonne Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Hi NoeksThere is a shop "Cape to Cairo" in Subiaco and there is SA shop in Joondalup, don't know the name - it's kind of across the road from Lake side Shopping centre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Lara Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 A butcher in Scarborough (in the Luna centre by the beach) sells some South African stuff.The is also South African butcher in Duncraig how sells some South African stuff.I've seen a little shop in the Woodvale Boulevard centre with a little stuff in there as well.Do a search on here for Perth: http://funkymunky.co.za/safood.htmlIs there one like this in Perth?? Northern suburbs preferably, please. I always have to order on SATOOZ website and hate having to wait.... If I want cream caramels and niks naks now, then I want them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDaisy Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 For me, I'm happy that they have Crosse & Blackwell mayo! Its simply not available in the UAE at ALL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 SA Essentials in Joondalup is not too bad. You can find the address on the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andie Posted August 7, 2006 Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Can one get gem squash in Adelaide? I love them..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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