The South African potjie – an iconic three-legged cast iron pot and culinary workhorse — is making a comeback after generations of being significantly overlooked. According to an article in Malay mail, “the potjie has almost taken on the power of a magic cauldron.” It’s most popular when used to make a hearty one-pot meal cooked over an outdoor fire, surrounded by people of all backgrounds who enjoy being together outdoors.
In a future episode, we use the potjie (pronounced poiky) as an analogy for a life lesson on gathering information to make good decisions. For now, read more about how the shared tradition of a 3-legged pot is helping break down barriers in a country still healing from decades of division. Click here for more info