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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