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Cape Malay · Intermediate

Cape Malay Spice Craft

Build masalas from raw seed and cook the Bo-Kaap canon properly.

20 lessons 8 hours Certificate Community access
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About this course

Roast, grind and balance your own masalas, then work through the dishes they were built for: denningvleis, bobotie, breyani and koesisters. Taught from four generations of Bo-Kaap practice.

What's included

  • 20 lessons with close-up spice work
  • Six original masala formulas
  • Spice sourcing and storage guide
  • Certificate of Excellence on completion
  • Lifetime access and updates

Curriculum

1 Module 1 — The Spice Room3 lessons
  • Whole seed selection and roasting
  • Grinding, sieving and blooming
  • Building six house masalas
2 Module 2 — The Canon3 lessons
  • Denningvleis and tamarind balance
  • Bobotie with a set custard
  • Lamb breyani layering
3 Module 3 — Sweet & Sour3 lessons
  • Koesisters and syrup work
  • Atchar and pickled sides
  • Menu building for a Bo-Kaap table