Braai
The
braai (abbreviation of
braaivleis,
Afrikaans "meat grill") is a major social tradition amongst the
Afrikaner people of Southern Africa. The word has been adopted by English-speaking South Africans and can be regarded as another word for
barbecue, in that it serves as a verb when describing how food is cooked and a noun when describing the cooking equipment. For example, fish can be "braaied" and a charcoal grill is the braai.
A braai is a social occasion and there are specific social norms. Women never braai meat. This is the preserve of men and they gather round the "braai" (the fire or grill) and cook the food while women prepare the salads, desserts and vegetables for the meal.
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