Much like other icons such as Bobotie or Durban Curry, Trinchado is a popular spicy import that has been adopted as a firm favourite in South African, and enjoyed a steep rise in popularity over the last 6 decades. With the expansion of Portuguese nationals from our neighbour-states, and the influx of political refugees since the 1960’s revolutionary war in Mozambique, this easy recipe spread quickly from hand to hand, and today the dish can be readily found on menus and in cooks kitchens across our land. Though there are many localised variations on its theme, it is always made…
Spanish-style leg of lamb Enjoy this alfresco Spanish-style leg of lamb this summer. PREP TIME: 15 minutes, plus marinating time (3 hours, or overnight) | COOK TIME : 1 hour 15 minutes | SERVES: 8 You will need to start this recipe the day before. INGREDIENTS 2.2 kg lamb leg 170 g chorizo sausage, coarsely chopped 5 garlic cloves, halved 1 tbsp paprika ¼ cup olive oil ½ cup dry sherry 2 tsp coarsely chopped fresh thyme METHOD PLACE lamb in a large baking dish. Pierce deeply all over using a sharp knife, push sausage and garlic into…
Braaied lamb with tamarind and turmeric tomatoes Tender lamb leg with a side of fried tomatoes. PREP TIME 20 minutes | COOK TIME 45 minutes | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 1.5 kg boned and butterflied leg of lamb, trimmed of excess fat 2 tbsp olive oil freekeh and rocket leaves, to serve Tamarind and turmeric tomatoes ¼ cup vegetable oil 2 tsp mustard seeds 2 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp chilli flakes 2 garlic cloves, sliced ⅓ cup fresh curry leaves, plus extra 2 tsp turmeric 500 g small ripe roma tomatoes, halved 500 g baby truss tomatoes 2…
Pink peppercorn lamb with balsamic onions Tasty dinner idea for the sweet and salty cravings! PREP TIME 20 min | TOTAL TIME 2 hours | SERVES 6 INGREDIENTS 2 garlic cloves, crushed 8 sprigs fresh thyme, chopped 1 tbsp pink peppercorns, crushed, plus extra, to serve 1.7 kg boned leg of lamb ¼ cup olive oil 800 g baby (dutch) carrots, trimmed 1 garlic bulb, halved crossways ¾ cup pitted green olives, halved Balsamic onions 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard 2 tbsp vegetable oil 400 g baby onions, halved Salsa verde 1 cup firmly packed fresh parsley 2…
Slow-cooker ginger mango chutney lamb Spicy, tender and tasty! PREP TIME 30 minutes | TOTAL TIME 9 hours 45 minutes | SERVES 8 INGREDIENTS 2 kg lamb shoulder with bone 354 g jar mango & ginger chutney ½ cup sriracha, plus extra to serve 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 2 tbsp olive oil 8 greek gyros wraps or naan ½ cup greek yoghurt METHOD TRIM lamb of any excess fat. Place ¾ cup of the chutney in a small bowl with sriracha and vinegar; stir well. HEAT 1 tablespoon of the oil in a 5-litre slow cooker on…
Roast leg of lamb A warm, cozy Sunday lunch meal. TOTAL TIME 1 hour 30 minutes | SERVES 6 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS 2 kg leg of lamb, bone in 2 garlic cloves, crushed 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary ½ cup small fresh rosemary sprigs 1 kg potatoes, halved or quartered if large 240 g onions, unpeeled, quartered 1 cup chicken stock METHOD PREHEAT oven to 200ºC PLACE lamb in an oiled large baking dish. Using a sharp knife, cut at least 15 slits into the lamb at…
Roast rack of lamb with a rosemary and mustard crust served with slow-roasted farm-style vegetables Elegant, delicious, and wonderfully tender. You can’t beat roast rack of lamb with a rosemary and mustard crust served with slow-roasted farm-style vegetables for a satisfying main course. COOK TIME: 40 min | SERVES: 4 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Food&Home (@foodandhomesa) INGREDIENTS Crust 8 slices of white bread, crusts removed 30 ml Gruyère, grated 1 garlic clove, crushed 15 ml fresh rosemary 15 ml fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped a pinch of salt Lamb 30 ml…
Fragrant lamb rolls with pomegranate drizzle Crispy, crunchy and flavourful. Try these Fragrant lamb rolls with pomegranate drizzle at your next get together. PREP TIME 30 minutes | COOK TIME 30 minutes | MAKES 28 INGREDIENTS FRAGRANT LAMB ROLLS 1 tbsp olive oil 350 g lamb mince 1 red onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp sumac 1 tbsp ground cumin 1 tbsp baharat spice 2 tbsp chopped coriander, root and stem ¼ cup currants ( dried as optional) ⅓ cup red wine vinegar 100 g halloumi, grated 14 sheets phyllo pastry 150 g butter, melted POMEGRANATE…
Lamb Knuckle and Apricot Stew Hearty and meaty – this lamb knuckle and apricot stew is perfect for the colder winter months. Make it for Sunday lunch and have enough leftovers for Monday too! TOTAL TIME 2 hours 30 minutes | SERVES 4 INGREDIENTS 60ml (¼ cup) sunflower oil 800g lamb knuckles, lightly dusted with flour 1 onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 3 celery stalks, diced 3 carrots, peeled and diced leaves of 4 fresh thyme sprigs + extra sprigs, to garnish 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes 250ml (1 cup) red wine 250ml (1 cup)…
Lamb Pies with Oak Leaf Salad HANDS-ON TIME 30 min | TOTAL TIME 1 hour| SERVES 4 For the lamb pies 2 tsp vegetable oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 500 grams lean lamb mince 1 brinjal, coarsely chopped 2 tsp ground cumin 4 roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 tbsp lemon juice 40 grams pine nuts 100 grams feta, crumbled 2 sheets filo pastry Oil Oak leaf & herb salad 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp white wine vinegar 1 tbsp dijon mustard 2 tsp white sugar 200 grams lettuce, leaves separated ¼ cup coarsely…
Lamb rataouille with pesto dressing Not your typical ratatouille, but once you try our spin on it- Lamb rataouille with pesto dressing recipe, you wont look back . These fresh and vibrant ingredients ,make the perfect dish for entertaining and just a breeze to make. SERVES 4| TOTAL TIME 1 hour | Healthy | Gluten-free |Dairy-free INGREDIENTS 5 baby brinjals, thickly sliced lengthways 1 baby marrow, thickly sliced lengthways 1 red onion, cut into wedges 1 red bell pepper, quartered lengthwise, seeds removed 1 yellow pepper, quartered lengthwise, seeds removed 250 grams cherry truss tomatoes 1 bulb garlic,…
Slow-cooked Rogan josh lamb shanks You’ll want to pull out the slow cooker for this delicious dinner. A rich and spicy dish ,this Slow-cooked Rogan josh lamb shanks will tantalise your taste buds and become a new family favourite SERVES 4-6 | TOTAL TOME 3 hours INGREDEINTS 2 tbsp oil 4–6 lamb shanks 30ml paprika 10 small onions,peeled, halved 3 cloves garlic, crushed 45–60ml ready-made rogan josh curry paste, according to taste 2 bay leaves 1 cinnamon stick 410g tin diced tomatoes 410g tin tomato purée 750ml lamb or beef stock Salt and milled black pepper, to taste TO SERVE Basmati rice with…
Pappardelle with Slow-Roasted Lamb Ragù, luxurious slow roasted lamb, roasted tomatoes and creamy parmesan. Pappardelle with Slow-Roasted Lamb Ragù INGREDIENTS 30ml (2 tbsp) olive oil + extra, to drizzle 5 lamb shanks 1 onion, peeled and diced 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced 2 x 400g tins Italian whole cherry tomatoes/chopped tomatoes handful fresh rosemary leaves small handful fresh thyme leaves 125ml (½ cup) red wine 125ml (½ cup) lamb/beef stock salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste To serve 450g dried pappardelle/tagliatelle pasta, cooked according to packet instructions vine tomatoes, cooked until slightly charred in a hot pan…
These super succulent lamb burger patties are made using an ingenious hack. Topped with smashed avocado, tzatiki, caramelised onion and veg, these burgers make an epic midweek meal with all the vibrant flavours of Greece. Greek-inspired cheats lamb burger with avocado PREP TIME 20 min | COOK TIME 20 min | Serves 4 INGREDIENTS 500 g Greek-style lamb sausages 1 large onion, finely sliced 4 hamburger buns, halved and toasted 4 tbsp hummus (learn how to make your own here) 2 small avocados, peeled and stoned Salad leaves or butter lettuce 2 ripe tomatoes, sliced Tzatziki, to serve METHOD REMOVE…
Food and design, if done well, can have a way of transporting us out of where we are and into our imagination. This is the case at Ouzeri. Here, in Cape Town’s newest eatery, beautiful food and design work together to transport diners out of the CBD and to Cyprus and Greece. Even when the winter rain is pouring outside. What’s in a name At Ouzeri, chef and owner Nic Charalambous serves up his take on the food and flavours of his Cypriot cultural heritage. The name of his latest venture is also its inspiration. The concept is influenced…