If you haven’t tried making your own homemade mmmushroom sauce, today is the day to get that done, Chef. Juicy ostrich steak slices are covered in a very creamy mushroom, thyme & garlic sauce – made from scratch by you! Sided with a simple salad for freshness.
Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms
Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms
with a creamy pumpkin mash & almonds
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 35 - 50 minutes
Ingredients:
- Almonds
- Button Mushrooms
- Creme Fraiche
- Free-range Ostrich Fillet
- Fresh Thyme
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Lemon Juice
- NOMU One For All Rub
- Ostrich
- Pumpkin Chucks
- Pumpkin Chunks
- Salad Leaves
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
MASH
Place the pumpkin pieces in a pot of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOAST
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MUSHROOM SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and mix in the crème fraîche. Lightly simmer until thickening, 2-3 minutes. Season and cover.
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, spice with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves with the lemon juice (to taste), the toasted nuts and some seasoning, and toss to combine.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the mash, top with the Ostrich slices, and the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve the leafy salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
MASH
Place the pumpkin pieces in a pot of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOAST
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MUSHROOM SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and mix in the crème fraîche. Lightly simmer until thickening, 2-3 minutes. Season and cover.
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, spice with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves with the lemon juice (to taste), the toasted nuts and some seasoning, and toss to combine.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the mash, top with the Ostrich slices, and the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve the leafy salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
MASH
Place the pumpkin pieces in a pot of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOAST
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MUSHROOM SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and mix in the crème fraîche. Lightly simmer until thickening, 4-5 minutes. Season and cover.
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, spice with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves with the lemon juice (to taste), the toasted nuts and some seasoning, and toss to combine.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the mash, top with the Ostrich slices, and the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve the leafy salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
MASH
Place the pumpkin pieces in a pot of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOAST
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MUSHROOM SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 5-6 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and mix in the crème fraîche. Lightly simmer until thickening, 4-5 minutes. Season and cover.
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, spice with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves with the lemon juice (to taste), the toasted nuts and some seasoning, and toss to combine.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the mash, top with the Ostrich slices, and the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve the leafy salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms?
The preparation time for Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms with a creamy pumpkin mash & almonds is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms with a creamy pumpkin mash & almonds?
The total time required to make Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms with a creamy pumpkin mash & almonds is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms?
Almonds, Button Mushrooms, Creme Fraiche, Free-range Ostrich Fillet, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Lemon Juice, NOMU One For All Rub, Ostrich, Pumpkin Chucks, Pumpkin Chunks, Salad Leaves
What is the nutritional information of Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms?
Calories: 491, Carbs: 34 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 42.2 grams, Sugar: 14 grams, Salt: 271.2 grams
How do I prepare Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms?
MUSHROOM SAUCE: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and mix in the crème fraîche. Lightly simmer until thickening, 2-3 minutes. Season and cover. MASH: Place the pumpkin pieces in a pot of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with a fork, season, and cover. DINNER IS READY: Dish up the mash, top with the ostrich slices, and the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve the leafy salad on the side and dig in, Chef! JUST BEFORE SERVING: In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves with the lemon juice (to taste), the toasted nuts and some seasoning, and toss to combine. OSTRICH: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 2-3 minutes per side (for medium-rare). In the final 1-2 minutes, spice with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. TOAST: Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms?
Almonds, Button Mushrooms, Creme Fraiche, Free-range Ostrich Fillet, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Lemon Juice, NOMU One For All Rub, Ostrich, Pumpkin Chucks, Pumpkin Chunks, Salad Leaves
How many calories does Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms have?
491 calories
How much fat content does Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms have?
grams
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