Cooking For Pleasure
by Matilda Scarfe
Whether its gourmet African favourites or traditional recipes, Matilda Scarfes passion is cooking. Beginning with her mothers and grandmothers recipes, she has developed a style so very African, and a sensational gourmet experience.
Throughout her book, which consists of 144 pages of delicious recipes, Matilda gives hints on how to experiment with your cooking style. Her playful attitude will inspire you to be more creative and enjoy cooking. Its delightful to read, even when you arent cooking! The recipes often call for the sauces she sells through select outlets and through the Sabona website at www.sabona.com.aubuy.buy.ews. Dont be afraid to create wonderful meals substituting her products with over the counter brands. but, when you need to serve the very best, follow the recipe exactly.This book is a must for creative cooks who are still expanding their international cooking talents. But most importantly, for every person who needs to cook a meal!
One of the many fabulous recipes to be found in Matildas book:
Beef and Vegetable Potjiekos
Sauce:
125ml sweet sherry
5ml cracked pepper
2 tbsp chopped rosemary
2 cups beef stock
125ml soy sauce
3ml mustard powder
2 tbsp chopped thyme
You also need:
125g dried peaches, soaked for 1 hour and drained
30ml Gourmet Afrika Roasted Garlic & Rosemary oil
1kg gravy beef in cubes
2 onions, sliced
4 carrots, sliced
4 potatoes, cut in chunks
2 tbsp chopped thyme
Black pepper
2 tbsp garlic
2 sweet potatoes, sliced
6 zucchini, sliced
1 tin tomatoes
2 tbsp chopped parsley
Heat the oil in the cast iron pot. Brown the meat, a few pieces at a time. Remove and set aside. Add the onion and garlic and gently fry until onion is brown. Mix all ingredients for the sauce and add to the meat. Stir well to mix. Cover and simmer for 1.5 hours.
Now place the dried fruit first, and then the vegies in order on the meat. Season with black pepper. Cover and simmer for 2 hours. Sprinkle with parsley and thyme.
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