There are many spicy dahl recipes out there and knowing which one to pick can be overwhelming. So we have done the work for you! After 20 years of cooking different spicy dahls from all regions of India, we have settled on this super quick recipe that in our opinion is unbeatable. Made with pantry […]
We have been promising to post a flatbread recipe, so it is time for us to share our super quick and easy gluten-free flatbread recipe with you! These flatbreads are the perfect accompaniment to the spicy dahl, fasolia and shredded roast chicken curry recipes that we have already posted on the website. Give them a […]
For many years now, we have dreamt of having our own free-range eggs to serve guests for breakfast at umSisi House. But the obstacles seemed overwhelming when looking at the pros and cons of safeguarding laying hens in the African bush. When we bought umSisi House back in 2009, we inherited a 200 square-metre chicken […]
As our lastest blog on Lockdown Lessons in Free-Range Eggs reveals, we are planning an umSisi House favourite breakfast recipe of spiced kidney beans to celebrate the first free-range eggs laid at umSisi House. This is a quick and simple recipe that is bursting with flavour and crying out for a perfectly poached egg. It […]
This Pichi Potta shredded roast chicken curry recipe is a wonderful and tasty use for left-over roast chicken. Perfect for a midweek curry night. And ready in 30 minutes! This is one of our favourite dishes and best served with home-made garlic naan and a cucumber raita. 500g left-over shredded roast chicken (either fresh or […]
This cheesy chard stem gratin is delicious served with mustard dressed chard greens. Take a bite, close your eyes and be transported to our gourmet getaway. butter, for greasing (approx. 20g) 750g of Swiss chard 250ml of milk 250ml of double cream 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped 3 bay leaves 1kg potatoes, scrubbed and finely […]
Become a zero food waste hero and master of food management at home by practicing these tips that we have learnt from running mobile gourmet safaris throughout southern Africa and hosting our guests at our private country house villa. The journey to opening the doors of umSisi House near Kruger National Park, a decade ago […]
umSisi House is the result of many years hard work by owners, Paddy and Amanda Bond Gunning, whose vision for the perfect villa-holiday experience came to fruition when umSisi House first opened its doors in March 2010. Since then, umSisi House has mastered all aspects of our guest offerings. Whether you are a first-time or […]
It’s no secret that we love to spend all of our spare time enjoying Kruger National Park safaris. Not only is the Park right on our doorstep, but we have personally explored every corner and consider it to be South Africa’s – if not Southern Africa’s – most outstanding wildlife park. Here are the top five […]
South Africa’s Kruger Lowveld region is a veritable treasure trove of different family holiday activities that make for an exciting and unforgettable family holiday. Together with the famous Kruger National Park, this area boasts some of the country’s best kept secrets, and when based at umSisi House you can enjoy a variety of day trips […]
Seared Turmeric Chicken with Hummus, Peppers and Greens
Eventhough we have been living in South Africa for over twenty years, we have never forgotten Jamie Oliver and follow him from afar! We particularly enjoy this recipe for seared turmeric chicken as it […]
At Home in Africa: A Gourmet Getaway in South Africa
For most of our guests, a safari to the Kruger Lowveld region is about getting up close and personal with Africa’s Big 5 in the Kruger National Park. But we pride ourselves on adding a sligh […]
