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Nothing embodies the melting pot of cultures in South Africa quite like food. An expression of love and tradition, our cuisines are often handed down to us from our parents, grandparents\u2026 even great, great grandparents. But, just because Ukhokho<\/em> made her famous Mogodu with five specific spices she never deviated from, doesn\u2019t mean you must do the same! In fact, the future of our traditional food rests squarely in the twist-up\u2026 we need to look at what we can learn from gogo\u2019s cooking \u2013 and how we can add creative twists, so her recipes remain firm family favourites.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why NOLA Mayonnaise<\/a> recently partnered with local foodie Sithembiso Ndashe<\/a> (Ndash) \u2013 founder of Ndash Food Concepts – whose ethos is centred on adding a new age modern twist to popular Mzansi recipes \u2013 and his mom, Nozibele, to #CreateAStir. She\u2019s the woman who inspired his love of cooking, who still sticks to her traditional style while Ndash is setting out to show there\u2019s nothing wrong \u2013 and everything right \u2013 with twisting up those same traditional dishes. Proving you can love how your mama makes it, but still evolve it to be your own.<\/p>\n

While the street food revolution <\/em>has awakened South Africans imaginations and appetites, inspiring them to explore different flavours, many feel they are still not brave or creative enough to try something similar at home.\u00a0 With time being at a premium its quicker, easier and safer to stick to the tried and trusted.<\/p>\n

The creamy, balanced versatility of NOLA means it can be added to almost any dish without overpowering the existing ingredients \u2013 ideally complimenting Ndash\u2019s creative cooking philosophy.<\/p>\n

Add a twist to your go-to<\/em> dishes – for some tasty inspiration try out some of Ndash and Nozibeles approved favourites, with a twist, of course:<\/p>\n

When it\u2019s shisnyama time\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Try a twist on traditional chicken wings and marinade them in a spicy curried mayo marinade with NOLA Original, Worcester sauce, olive oil, plain yoghurt, mild masala curry powder, Portuguese chicken spice, turmeric, crushed chili, garlic and two teaspoons of honey\u2026 heaven.<\/p>\n

When you\u2019re famished for vetkoeks\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Add a street-food twist by turning your favourite deep-fried snack into a delicious cheeseburger, topped with a creamy NOLA-Atchar sauce and fresh salad on the side. Recipe below <\/em><\/p>\n

Twist up your Coleslaw\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most households have a tried-and-tested coleslaw recipe they go back to time and again. Twist it up by adding finely sliced red onion, NOLA Original, chutney, diced apple and a handful of raisins and almonds. Or turn it from a side into a street-food main, by popping it into a pita, with tender chicken cooked in curry spice.<\/p>\n

The power of potatoes\u2026
\n<\/strong>Everyone loves potato salad. But maybe, the braai-staple has rested on its laurels for too long. Change it up by transforming it into golden-crispy potato wedges, with a punchy-peri NOLA dressing.<\/p>\n

When you want to turn up<\/em> the pap\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ndash top tip? Add NOLA to your pap mixture to turn it into a super-creamy side, grate cheese on top then grill it for a few minutes for a golden crust. You can also experiment with creating creamy NOLA centred fried pap balls, a delicious twist on a Mzansi favourite.<\/p>\n

Catch Ndash and Nozibele on the\u00a0Morning Show SA<\/a>\u00a0and be inspired to #CreateAStir with SA\u2019s number 1 Mayo<\/em> – NOLA.<\/p>\n

For more information and tasty recipes visit NOLA<\/a> or @NolaMayonnaise<\/a> on Facebook and Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Vetkoek Cheeseburger with NOLA Atchar<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sithembiso Ndashe<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vetkoek:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

Prep Time:<\/strong> 35 minutes<\/p>\n

Cook Time:<\/strong> 6 minutes or Till Golden Brown \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n