Definition of waterblommetjie in English:
waterblommetjie
nounPlural waterblommetjiesˈvɑːtəˌblɒməki
mass nounSouth African another term for water hawthorn
Example sentencesExamples
- Lay the waterblommetjies on the surface and allow to simmer for 15 to 30 mins till the waterblommetjies are tender, but firm.
- Add the drained waterblommetjies, replace the lid and allow to heat through for about 5mins.
- Indigenous waterblommetjies, which are tuberous rhizomes, are excellent specimens for ponds.
- A 400g can of waterblommetjies is equivalent to about 300g of flowers.
- Add waterblommetjies and mix carefully to not break the waterblommetjies to much whilst stirring.
- Bring to the boil, allow to simmer for 30 minutes, then add the waterblommetjies and simmer for 1 hour or until the waterblommetjies are cooked through.
- Steam the waterblommetjies in a steam basket over boiling water for between 12 and 15 minutes or microwave in a micro steamer for the same length of time.
- Wash the waterblommetjies thoroughly and soak in salt water for 30 minutes.
- When potatoes are almost done add the waterblommetjies and let it simmer for 20 minutes, tossing the meat, potatoes and waterblommetjies gently two or three times
- The farm is fully equipped to breed fresh-water crayfish in 25 dams and waterblommetjies in 17 dams.
- Cape-pondweed or waterblommetjies grow in dams and ponds in the Western Cape and is a delectable delicacy from this region.
- Here on South Africa's Western Cape, waterblommetjie enjoys the culinary elevation we afford to asparagus.
Origin
1950s: Afrikaans, literally 'little water flower'.