In this modern interpretation of Beef Bourguignon, we introduce a delightful twist to the classic French dish by incorporating guanciale and meaty sheep tails. Inspired by the rich flavours of traditional ingredients, this recipe offers a fusion of savoury notes and hearty textures. Slow-cooked, over an open fire, in a medley of red wine, aromatic herbs, and wholesome vegetables, this dish promises a comforting and indulgent dining experience.
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In Estonian culinary tradition, Mulgi Kapsad and Must Leib stand as quintessential examples of rustic comfort food. Mulgi Kapsad, a sauerkraut stew, embodies the hearty simplicity of Estonian cuisine, while Must Leib, the country’s traditional black bread, showcases the art of whole-grain baking. These dishes offer a glimpse into Estonian cuisine, where simple ingredients and time-honored techniques come together to create enduring flavors.
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Explore our revamped Khorkhog recipe, inspired by our traditional Mongolian cuisine. Our previous take on Khorkhog was a delightful rendition of the classic dish, but we couldn’t resist the temptation to add a touch of spice to elevate the flavours even further and create a Khorkhog with a twist. Embrace the essence of outdoor cooking as we infuse tender meat, hearty vegetables, and aromatic spices, all cooked over an open fire to create a sensational culinary experience.
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This Ottolenghi-inspired cuisine with our savoury wild boar ribs, enhanced by a fresh spring onion salsa and a divine couscous salad with a spicy raisin dressing, celebrates the South African essence by cooking these juicy ribs over an open fire in a “potjie”. While the traditional recipe uses pork ribs, our version features tender wild boar ribs, offering a distinct flavour twist.
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Zigni, a savoury and aromatic Eritrean and Ethiopian stew, stands as a testament to the rich culinary traditions of the region. This hearty dish is renowned for its bold flavors and captivating aroma, a true representation of East African cuisine.
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I recently got my hands on wild boar and seeing that cider and sage are commonly used with pork, I decided to improvise and use an apple and beer with a browned sage sauce instead to contribute to the rustic flavours and image of the wild boar.
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This is an extremely easy recipe which can be prepared in minutes. The original recipe uses skinless chicken breasts, but I opted for pork fillet. Don’t be shy with the sage and serve with your starch of choice.
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I recently got my hands on some very good quality warthog stewing meat. While searching for a suitable recipe, I stumbled upon this recipe by Nico Verster – Slow-roasted warthog potjie with dukka spice – which had me instantly intrigued. Dukka (or dukkah or duqqa) is an Egyptian seed and nut condiment where warthog is a venison meat often used in South African cuisine and cooked in a potjie which is a traditional way of cooking food in a cast iron pot. Fusion food indeed!
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This is an easy Sri Lankan chicken curry which is based on a fish curry I made a while back. The brinjal (aubergine / eggplant) moju is a traditional Sri Lankan side dish which compliments this curry very well.
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Continuing my Caribbean cuisine spree from Jamaican Pork with Pineapple and Banana and Jamaican Jerk Pork Tenderloin, I decided to make this Trinidadian pork curry. Packed with lots of green herbs it doesn’t make for the prettiest dish, but it’s surely very tasty and layered with flavours.
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