Jennifer Keenan – ICA 3rd-year student, specialising in Professional Wine Studies & Event Coördination
Alvi’s Drift Signature Range Pinotage Rosé 2022
TIP: Add a spoonful of nuts to the pesto for some extra crunch.
WINE PAIRING: Alvi’s Drift Signature Range Pinotage Rosé 2022
I wanted to create a hearty salad whilst still using fresh elements.
Large leaf spekboom requires very little water to grow. It has an interesting flavour profile with a slight acidity but is also balanced with tannins. It efficiently offsets carbon dioxide into oxygen – the leaves act like a sponge to contain more CO2 than other plants. In fact, spekboom is 10 x more effective at converting carbon dioxide to oxygen per hectare than any tropical rainforest!
Dried fruit is a popular South African ingredient, used in various uniquely South African dishes, which is why I chose to use dried apricots in the final product.
By using methods such as minimal trimming and the efficient use of each ingredient, the dish aligns with the principles of sustainability and minimal waste. The bare leftovers can be utilised for composting in your vegetable and herb garden or for cooking flavourful stocks.