Nokukthula Sindane aka Nomhle Cooks shares her journey and Oxtail liver recipe

Nokuthula Sindane an accountant and content creator known to her subscribers and followers as “Nomhle Cooks”. An exceptional individual, who shares her passion for delicious food through digital diaries of photos, videos, and stories. Her platform aims to offer a space where aspiring cooks can discover and learn simple, flavorful recipes, all made with ingredients commonly found in the pantry. 

Nomhle fondly traces her earliest cooking memories to the bonding moments she shared with her mom while helping prepare meals in the kitchen. “In my mother’s kitchen, I learnt the joys of cooking and the importance of sharing meals with loved ones,” Nomhle shares. 

The way cooking brings people together is what cemented a deep bond for her—from the meal’s preparation to gathering around the table to share stories and witness others enjoying her creations. This has always brought Nomhle immense joy, creating priceless memories. Preparing meals for family and friends allowed her to explore her passion for cooking and let her creativity flow freely. 

Nomhle enjoys cooking meals that are simple, yet versatile with burgers and pasta being at the top of her favourites to prepare.  

The origin of Nomhle Cooks 

As a university student Nomhle began sharing her delicious recipes and cooking adventures through social media during the pandemic, hoping to find a larger community to engage with and share her passion. Her aim was to provide easy yet innovative recipes for her peers that were easily accessible in the kitchen.  

She carefully and beautifully curated a range of mouth-watering beginner-friendly dishes that her followers could use as a stepping stone to begin their own cooking adventures. Each recipe prioritised using everyday ingredients which were versatile and held flavour that was tasty and wholesome. “I love using simple, everyday ingredients and emphasising techniques that are easy to master.” shares Nomhle.  

As her account grew, she welcomed feedback from her followers who helped her to further expand and elevate her approach to cooking.  

Nomhle’s key factors when making a dish:  

“One key factor is simplicity. I also find that simple dishes resonate with my audience more. My audience consists mostly of individuals who are still learning how to cook and are finding their feet. Taste is non-negotiable. The food has to taste as good as it looks,” shares Nomhle 

Nomhle’s Delicious Oxtail Liver recipe:  

This delectable recipe is one that Nomhle holds dear to her heart. Experimenting while filming with a different approach to her original recipe, Nomhle found her added twist brought an additional charm. She has since taken to preparing this scrumptious recipe the same way each time.  

Print Recipe

Nomhle Cooks Oxtail Liver Recipe

Ingredients

• ½ Cup Milk
• Ox livers
• 1 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Pepper
• 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1/2 Onion
• 1/4 Red Pepper
• 1 Tbsp Mild Curry
• 1 Tsp Crushed Garlic & Herb
• 1 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1 Tsp Pepper
• 1 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
• Grated Tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 Chilli Beef Cube
• 1 Tsp Dried Basil
• 1 Tbsp Tomato Sauce
• 1 Tbsp Tomato Paste

Instructions

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In a bowl, pour milk and add your ox livers. Ensure they are fully submerged and soak for

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approximately 1 hour.

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Once an hour has lapsed, fry your livers over medium heat until there’s no excess milk left.

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Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper and cook for approximately 5 minutes or until the livers are browned.

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Remove the ox livers from your pot and set aside.

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In the same pot, add your onion, bell peppers, curry and crushed garlic and herb. Sauté for

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5 minutes then add your ox livers back in the pot.

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Season with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper.

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Add your grated tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, chilli beef cube, dried basil, tomato sauce

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and tomato paste.

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Mix well together and allow your livers to cook on low heat for a further 10-15 minutes.

Notes

Serve with steamed bread and enjoy!

Future plans for Nomhle Cooks:  

In future, Nomhle aims to expand her social media presence on various platform to keep bringing delicious recipes that everyone can explore to grow their passion for cooking. She shares “I also want to expand my recipes and include more diverse flavours and cuisines. Perhaps a cookbook, one day. Time will tell.” 

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Recipe and Styling by Nokuthula Sindane