Welcome to our Flavorful world of Bunny Chow!!
If you're looking to embark on a culinary adventure that combines bold spices, aromatic flavors, and a unique South African twist, you have come to the right place. Bunny Chow, a beloved street food originating from Durban, is a culinary delight that will transport your taste buds to new heights.
Join us as we explore the rich history and tantalizing flavors of this iconic dish, and learn how to re-create it in your very own kitchen.
Get ready to experience a taste sensation like no other, as we dive into the wonderful flavorful world of BUNNY CHOW!!
Round about that time in the history of South Africa, the migrant Indian workers were brought into, what was then known as Natal (now known as Kwazulu-Natal), to work the sugar cane plantations.
These workers had to find a way to carry their lunches to work and very cleverly found that by hollowing out a loaf of bread they could easily transport their vegetarian curries into the sugar canes for eating at lunch time.
There are many stories circulating as to the origin of this spicy meal and the one that we tend to believe, is that it started on the East Coast of South Africa in the Durban Indian Community, and is believed to have started sometime in the early nineteen forties.
This is how they have progressed through the years and are available in the best hotels in Durban, and every other eating place you can imagine.
No plates required, it is served in a half or quarter loaf of bread.
As the love of this type of eating curry grew, all sorts of extra's have been added:
But it will still be recognized for it's key characteristic which is when the gravy from the curry filling soaks into the walls of the bread.
This article was printed from Home-Cooking-Haven.com.com