SPEKBOOM CHUTNEY-MARINATED BRAAI SNOEK
A traditional South-African favourite with a zesty twist.
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Caitlin Böck – ICA 3rd-year student, specialising in Professional Wine Studies & Event Coördination
Lammershoek Mysteries Pinotage 2020
TIP: To test the seasoning of the filling, cook a spoonful of filling in a pan before assembling the braid.
WINE PAIRING: Lammershoek Mysteries Pinotage 2020
This recipe was adapted from a family favourite. Traditionally made with pork and sage, this truly South African variation utilizes indigenous garlic buchu in both the filling and the creamy dip.
There are 140 species in the buchu family commonly found in the southern part of Africa. This version of buchu has a garlic aroma and a robust, earthy flavour similar to rosemary and is a rich source of antioxidants. It provided the ideal depth of flavour to pair with traditional South African boerewors in a customary combination of meat and aromatic spices for a gamier, wilder taste. Adding apple to the filling provides a hint of sweetness and the buchu flavour is highlighted by the herby buchu aioli.
This recipe is a great way to utilize cheaper cuts of tough meat that can be minced and used in the filling, making it affordable whilst maintaining a depth of flavour.
