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Chorizo Jam & Cheddar Jaffles IngredientsChorizo Jam500g fresh chorizo, minced1 large white onion, finely sliced2 garlic cloves, minced90g demerara sugar3 tbsp red wine vinegar2 tbsp honey1 shot of espresso, or very strong coffee 50g Kerrygold butter, meltedWhite sandwich bread200g Kerrygold Mature Cheddar MethodTo a large saucepan of medium heat, add the chorizo and allow to fry for 8-10 minutes until golden and […]
Roasted Bone Marrow with Salsa Verde Ingredients6-8 beef bones, canoe cutSaltBlack pepperOlive oil100g Salsa verde, to serveFresh coriander, to garnish8 slices crusty bread, toasted MethodPlace marrow bones in a large bowl, add 2-3 tbsp of salt, cover, and place in the fridge overnight to soak.Preheat oven to 230C. Drain the water from the bowl, and […]
Ingredients500g cake four, plus extra for dusting7g instant yeast1 tbsp sugar1 tbsp olive oil1/4 tsp salt2 cups lukewarm water200g biltong, roughly chopped200g Kerrygold Mature Cheddar50g Kerrygold butter, melted MethodAdd chopped biltong and grated Kerrygold Mature Cheddar to a bowl, mix well combined, and set aside. Sift the four into a large mixing bowl. Add the […]
Curry Butter Ingredients 1 head of garlic2 tbsp olive oil250g Kerrygold butter, at room temperature, plus extra for frying 1 shallot, finely sliced1 sprig of curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp cumin powder1/2 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp ground black pepper2 red chillies, deseededSalt to taste Method Preheat oven to 180C.Slice the top of the garlic […]
Biltong, Brie, and Caramelised Onion Tarts Ingredients1 roll of puff pastry, thawed100g caramelised onion chutney125g brie, sliced50g biltong, roughly chopped MethodPreheat oven to 200C. Prepare a baking sheet with baking paper and set aside.Cut puff pastry into squares, smear on onion chutney, and add a slice of brie, and a portion of the biltong.Fold one […]
Braaibroodjies Ingredients12 bread slices2 tbsp butter100g basil pesto200 g Cheddar cheese, sliced3-4 tomatoes, thinly sliced1 red onion, sliced into rings MethodSpread butter on one side of each slice of bread and place half the bread slices butter-side down.Spread basil pesto on 6 of the slices, add the cheese slices, sliced tomato, and then onion. Sandwich […]
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