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Karoo Roast Ostrich Steak
Photo: Jason Leung

Karoo Roast Ostrich Steak

9 ingredients 18 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

120
Calories
2g
Protein
6g
Fat
11g
Carbs

Counts 3 of 5 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 3 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Wine 2 tbsp cooking wine (30ml) 25
Ostrich not in our table 0
Pumpkin not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 ostrich steaks, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, finely sliced
  • 100 ml cream
  • 250 ml white wine
  • 6 green peppercorns, lightly crushed
  • 1 pumpkin, peeled and cubed
  • 100 g mealie meal (ground maize)
  • 200 ml red wine
  • 6 juniper berries, lightly crushed

Directions

1

Slice the ostrich steaks as finely as you can and marinate in the red wine and juniper berries on the fridge over night.

2

Add the pumpkin and mealie meal to a pot, cover with water and boil for about 30 minutes, or until the pumpkin is hot.

3

Add more water if desired.

4

When cooked pour-off any excess liquid and mash the pumpkin and mealie meal together.

5

Meanwhile, add the onion to a pan and sweat in a little butter until just nut brown.

6

Add the cream, white wine and green peppercorns and bring to a gentle simmer.

7

Season and add a little arrowroot if the sauce is too thin for your taste.

8

Finally cook the ostrich by flash-frying the meat in a pan.

9

Do not over-cook as the meat will become very dry.

10

To serve place the pumpkin mash in the centre of a plate, arrange the strips of ostrich meat around the outside and drizzle the cream sauce over the top.

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Category:Swazi Meat Dishes

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