🥘 Flavour That Raised Us. Seasoning That Stays Winning.
🌶 The G.O.A.T. of SA spice racks
Used in stews, curries, chakalaka, and even mince. Rajah = warmth, colour, and that instantly recognisable home-cooked smell.
Rajah Products - Whatsfordinner
🧂 South Africa’s unofficial seasoning salt
Sprinkled on eggs, chips, pap, and even bread — it’s salty, savoury, and straight-up addictive.
Knorr Aromat Original All Purpose Seasoning 75g - Food - Checkers
The green magic
This classic herb mix (thyme, oregano, basil, etc.) is used for soup, mince, chicken, and roast potatoes. Reliable and necessary.
All you need to know about Robertsons Mixed Herbs
Yellow rice essential
Used to make classic yellow rice with raisins. Adds a sweet and savoury twist, especially for Sunday lunch vibes.
Robertsons Spice for Rice Seasoning Refill 89g
Before it hits the braai, it hits the spice
Paprika-based, this blend is a pre-braai favourite and great for stews, wings, and oven chicken.
Robertsons Chicken Spice 1 Kg - Unilever Food Solutions South Africa
Every gogo’s braai secret
Sweet, smoky, and a little spicy. Used for ribs, chops, and wors to level up that umleqwa flavour.
AFRICAN BBQ SPICE TIN
Golden OG
Used in curries, rice, and even some health drinks. Known for colour, warmth, and healing vibes.
Turmeric Powder - Spice World
❤️ The colour of flavour
A must-have in stews, marinades, and any meat. Smoky or sweet, it brings depth without the burn.
Robertsons Paprika 700 g - Unilever Food Solutions South Africa
The spice of Sunday braais
Often used on everything — not just steak. Braai meat? Sorted.
Robertsons Steak & Chops Spice 1 Kg - Unilever Food Solutions South Africa
🌶 For the spice soldiers
Used in marinades, sauces, and grilled chicken. Hot, fiery, and proudly African.
Homemade Peri Peri Seasoning
Flavour ghosts
Dropped into stews, soups and beans to quietly elevate flavour. Every gogo uses them without explaining why
Bay Leaves
Hidden but powerful
Used in savoury rice, baked goods, and even teas. Sharp and spicy, a little goes a long way.
Whole Clove
Indian-South African fusion heat
A Durban kitchen staple. Adds deep, layered flavour to curries and biryanis.
Mother In Law Masala
For tea, baking, and spice rubs
Used in ginger biscuits, rooibos tea, and even meat marinades.
Robertsons Ground Ginger Baking Spice Refill 50g
The cheat code
For those who want garlic flavour without the chopping. Adds an instant punch.
Granulated garlic vs. garlic powder vs. garlic salt. Thoughts? : r/Cooking
