Savoury and sweet rooibos recipes Posted on 6 June 2011 Tags:South Africa Internationally, the trend for cooking with South Africa’s famous fynbos export, rooibos tea, is growing. Rooibos can be used in both savoury and sweet recipes, adding its distinctive flavour to meat and puddings. Use rooibos stock in place of vegetable or chicken stock, smoke meat and fish with rooibos leaves, use tea bags to infuse milk and cream in desserts, or use it as a poaching liquid. Here are some of Bushmans Kloof executive chef Floris Smith’s favourite rooibos recipes. Savoury rooibos recipes Rooibos risotto Rooibos-poached salmon Rooibos-smoked ostrich carpaccio Rooibos dessert recipes Chai-spiced rooibos ice cream Rooibos milk tart Baklava with rooibos syrup Rooibos drinks What better way to rediscover rooibos than making delicious drinks with a rooibos spin? This is far more decadent than the steaming pot of rooibos we know and love. For a non-alcoholic alternative, serve spiced rooibos iced tea or try these cocktails with some kick to accompany the rooibos savoury dishes. Bushman’s Kloof Iced Tea Rooibos syrup Rooibos martini Rooibos mojito Rooibos tip: Try to buy organic rooibos: it has a sweeter flavour (and it’s better for the environment). First photo courtesy of Jack Zalium. 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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