Cafe Restaurant Tjing Tjing, Amsterdam 1072 JH, Restaurant/cafe

Cafe Restaurant Tjing Tjing

Restaurant/cafe

Cornelius Trooststraat 56/58
1072 JH Amsterdam
Netherlands

Phone: 00 31 20 6760923

Website: www.tjingtjing.com

Opening times:
Sun 5:00 pm - 1:00 am
Tue 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Wed 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Thu 4:00 pm - 1:00 am
Fri 4:00 pm - 3:00 am
Sat 4:00 pm - 3:00 am

Here is a short introduction to a part of the South African Kitchen of which
Cape Malay cooking has a considerable influence on South African culinary traditions and its virtues. Indonesian in origin but influenced by Indian Cuisine. It was the ability to apply the indigenous fruits and vegetable of South Africa to the already known cuisines that was brought to the continent by the different cultures. Fruit preserves & chutneys are French Huguenot in origin.

From the beginning, South Africa has been a melting pot where East meets West. Baked puddings, tarts and biscuits show a strong Dutch contribution and influence to the South African kitchen. In the 17th century, Malay cooks were very much in demand in the predominantly Dutch homes and soon learned to prepare solid Dutch fare such as Melk Tert but added their own embellishment of herbs and spices.
The VOC sailors started another national cuisine when they marinated the meat in salt on their long sea voyages. The South African adapted the same conserving method but added herbs and vinegar and Biltong came about. Eating in South Africa amongst the different cultures is seen as a blessing. It is a time for togetherness and to give thanks for that which we have but also to be aware of the fact that many are a less fortunate. It is with idea that we see eating as a celebration of life and a blessing that we share with family, colleagues and friends. I have tried to put a menu together, fusing all these influences and elements to give you an tasteful and aromatic journey into The Fusion Kitchen of the Rainbow Nation.

Enjoy your meal and your visit.
Michael