Tag Archives: Chakalaka

The Mara: African Breakfast Platter

A couple of months ago, I told you about the delicious breakfast croissant sandwich I enjoyed at The Mara. It was on my agenda to order again (and I did later in the trip), but the first morning I went to grab breakfast to bring back to the room, I spotted something new on the menu: The African Breakfast Platter (they’ve also added Bobotie). The platter consisted of scrambled eggs, pap, chakalaka, and grilled tomatoes. This all sounded delicious, but what really grabbed my attention was that it was served with merguez sausage. This alone had me sold!

African Breakfast Platter, The Mara 2011, $6.79

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Jiko: Light Apps at the Bar

For the past two years, we’ve stayed at Animal Kingdom Lodge for the opening weekend of Food & Wine. At some point during our stay (heck, even when we’re not staying there), we like to stop by Jiko’s bar for some evening drinks and food. One of Matt’s favorite items to order is their Grilled Wild Boar Tenderloin. It is served with Mealie Pap and Chakalaka, and finished with White Truffle Oil and Micro Cilantro.

Grilled Wild Boar Tenderloin with Mealie Pap, Chakalaka, White Truffle Oil and Micro Cilantro, Jiko Ocotber 2011, $16.00

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