South African Woman Makes Her Boyfriend Try Maotwana for the First Time

• A South African woman living in South Korea introduced her boyfriend to maotwana and melalana
• The man tried the traditional dish served with pap, and his reaction sparked discussions online about cultures
• The video resonated with viewers who have also introduced someone to traditional meals from home

South Africans enjoyed seeing a woman abroad share a taste of home with her boyfriend, who loved the traditional meal and embraced the cultural experience.

South African TikTok creator @phindile_makamu sparked laughter and curiosity online after sharing a video of her boyfriend’s first taste of maotwana (chicken feet) and melalana (chicken necks. Currently living in South Korea as a teacher, she met her boyfriend while working abroad, and wanted him to try one of the foods she grew up with.

The video shows the preparation of the meal, which she served traditionally with pap. For many South Africans, maotwana and melalana are more than just food; they’re a nostalgic reminder of home and family gatherings. In the video, she carefully seasoned the dishes, showing pride in her cooking skills, and shared stories about her childhood, making the meal not only delicious but also a celebration of culture and cherished memories.

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A taste of culture abroad

Her boyfriend, who is white and from outside South Africa, had never tried this type of meal before. His first bite was met with curiosity, followed by genuine enjoyment, surprising some viewers. She explained that she wanted to share a part of her upbringing with him, and cooking the dish felt like bringing a piece of home to South Korea.

The clip quickly gained attention for its mix of cultural exchange, humour, and food appreciation. Many viewers in the comments shared their own experiences of introducing traditional meals to friends or partners from different backgrounds.

By the end of the video, it was clear that the dish had won him over. His reaction sparked conversations about how food can be a bridge between cultures, helping people connect and understand each other’s roots.

Mzansi reacted to the video

MPINE said:

"He sounds like ChatGPT! 😭"

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Tshego_hatsi wrote:

"He speaks so neatly and legibly. 😔"

MaBee added:

"That seems like a practical joke. 😭🤣"

Ree commented:

"I swear every black queen deserves a white man kinda love, personally the best I’ve ever had, soft yet masculine, considerate, caring, the list is endless. 😮‍💨"

masesi. said:

"Hlabirwa o blela nkare AI.😭😭😭"

THEHATANDSHADESCHEF wrote:

"I officially understand why sekgowa e le sa makgowa. 😮‍💨🫵 I DON’T RETAIN IT. 🤓🤓"

User9304571777165 added:

"Phindi, ngwan'a batho o bipetswe. 😂😂😂"

Skyler Mnisi commented:

"Hlabirwa setlogolo sa diloko. 🤣❤️🥺🥺"

Check out the TikTok video below:

3 Briefly News stories about chicken feet

• A father shared a post of his daughter washing chicken feet using home-cleaning items and water.
• A husband prepared a chicken's feet and heads for his wife as a surprise and made sure the presentation was perfect.
• A video of a family prank involving chicken feet hidden in ice cream became a viral sensation on social media.

Source: Briefly News