Blatjang Explained

Blatjang is a South African chutney made of dried fruit (usually apricots) and chillies cooked in vinegar and a staple in most South African households, served as a condiment with South African meat dishes like bobotie and braai.

Overview

Blatjang is a South African chutney made of dried fruit (usually apricots) and chillies cooked in vinegar and a staple in most South African households, served as a condiment with South African meat dishes like bobotie and braai.^[1]

Blatjang has Cape Malay origins with Indonesian, Malay, Indian and Dutch influences, reflecting South Africa's diverse culture. Blatjang is an Afrikaans word that can be drawn from “belacan” in Malay or “blachang” in Indonesian, which is an unrelated condiment to chutney.^[2]

Also See

• • eaten similarly to dry chutney

Notes and References

1. Web site: blatjang - definition of blatjang in A Dictionary of South African English - DSAE. 2021-08-08. dsae.co.za.
2. Web site: Apricot Blatjang. 2021-08-08. The Spruce Eats. en.