Rooibos-smoked ostrich carpaccio recipe Posted on 8 June 2011 Ever heard of rooibos-smoked ostrich carpaccio? I hadn’t, until I did a rooibos weekend cooking course at Bushmans Kloof in the Cederberg with their executive chef, Floris Smith. This carpaccio is not your run-of-the-mill starter – it’s one to make if you seriously want to impress your guests. Serves 6 You’ll need: 500 g ostrich fillet 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary, finely chopped 3 bay leaves, finely chopped Bunch of fresh coriander, freshly chopped 1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped Coarse black pepper 100 ml loose rooibos tea 1 ½ tbs brown sugar Half a cup of rice In a large oven tray, mix together the herbs, garlic and black pepper. Cut the fillet into strips about 10 cm thick. Roll each piece in the herb mixture and then roll tightly in plastic wrap to form a fat cigar shape. Put them in the fridge for a minimum of eight hours or overnight. Unwrap the fillets and scrape off the herbs and pepper. Line the base of a large saucepan with foil and sprinkle over tea, sugar and half a cup of uncooked rice. Heat at a high temperature. When the mixture starts smoking, place the fillets on a round cooling rack and position it over the saucepan. Cover with a lid and take the pan off the heat. Let it stand for three to five minutes, remove the fillets and allow to cool. Related Posts 3 Wine estates to visit in KwaZulu Natal 31 May 2023 The Cape may be the wine capital of South Africa, but you can still enjoy... read more 11 alcohol-free drinks for the sober curious 26 May 2023 Ocsober and Dry January are all good and well, but how about a permanent shift... read more Treat yourself to a one-of-a-kind fine dining experience in Franschhoek 20 March 2023 If you love a unique fine dining experience, you'll want to treat yourself to the... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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