Friday, January 14, 2011
Is it difficult to be a vegetarian in South Africa?
Is it difficult to be a vegetarian in South Africa?
I'm planning on studying abroad soon in a small provincial town in South Africa. Does anyone have experience being there and could give me some idea about the food options? I'm worried I won't have much vegetarian food from which to choose. My international student handbook kept mentioning all the braais (barbeques) they have!
South Africa - 3 Answers
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1 :
No it is not difficult at all. South Africa is very westernised and all the usual vegetarian foods are available here including soya based "sausages" etc. Simply cook these during a "Braai" You will be invited to functions which serve meat along with vegetables and you can simply choose the foods you want to eat. Our average dinner invitation can be amended to suit your special needs and you will find the hosts will be most accommodating. I run a Scout Group which has a family who are vegetarian and we simply buy the foods they eat when we go camping etc Enjoy your stay here
2 :
Shouldn't be a problem at all. Most restaurants have vegetarian options (even Spur which is best-known for its steaks). Supermarkets carry soya products too. Wherever you're staying, try and find out if there's an Indian community - Indians here are either Muslim or Hindu and the Hindu's will be able to give u more info on where to get vegetarian food (and the Muslims too since they would only stick to vegetarian or seafood if they couldn't find halaal meat).
3 :
there is plenty of vegetarian food, great resturant called kuaui http://www.kauai.co.za/ they have great food! lots of vegetarian options, all resturants have vegetarian meals. All supermarkets have vegetarian food.
4 :
Shan't be a problem at all. My brother's friend is a vegetarian. I'm sure you could manage at the braais...there's a fair share of meat and salads.
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