The History and Evolution of South African Tomato Bredie

A TRUE CLASSIC: Tomato bredie — the story, the history, and a tweak or two

Tomato bredie is a worthy classic of South African cuisine and is not made nearly as often as it deserves to be. Given the full C Louis Leipoldt treatment, it is a fine dish that will charm the most discerning palate. Over time, my version – based loosely on Leipoldt’s – has evolved. Here’s the latest update.

By Tony Jackman