“Only South Africans Will Understand”: Video of Braai Broodjies Causes a Stir

• A deli based in Gauteng shared an Instagram video of how they made their tasty braai broodjies
• Braai broodjies are often a staple at South African braais and are normally enjoyed with hot meats and cold salads
• Local internet users took to the comment section to express their thoughts about a missing condiment on the iconic sandwich

A viral video posted by Padstal Deli in Centurion, Gauteng, showed delicious braai broodjies made on a braai grid. While the basic ingredients were added to the bread, many people online felt that something was missing.

Padstal Deli uploaded the post on 8 January 2026, showing how a person buttered the bread, added shredded cheese, raw onion rings, five slices of tomatoes, and another handful of shredded cheese before placing a buttered slice of bread on top.

The post read:

"Only South Africans will understand. No DNA, just RSA. Just another staple South African tradition for us to be proud of."

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Watch the Instagram reel posted on Padstal Deli's account below:

South Africans question braai broodjies

After watching the six braai broodjies being made, several local social media users expressed their thoughts about the method.

@gerda.wood.31 asked with a laugh:

"Where is the chutney?"

@apocalypse_oc told Padstal Deli:

"I'm so glad there is no chutney. The onions are cut very thick, but I appreciate the double cheese. It's just as fancy as your cheese grillers."

@mscaliwags added in the comment section:

"Leave the onions off, and put Mrs Balls' hot chutney on rather. Yum."

@mal_mango made a suggestion, writing:

"Sprinkle some biltong powder as well."

A humoured @jonathan_paul_quinton had the same thought as most of the online users:

"Are you really a South African, though? I feel like an important step was missed… like the chutney, for example."

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Source: Briefly News