In this recipe we’re amping up the classic steak frites with a UCOOK twist. Juicy, tender ostrich fillet is fried to perfection, paired with crispy shoestring fries and topped with a rich, savoury onion gravy. This dish is the perfect combination of classic comfort food & sophisticated cooking.
Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries
Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries
with onion gravy & a fresh salad
Hands on Time: 30 - 50 minutes
Overall Time: 45 - 70 minutes
Ingredients:
- Beef
- Beef Stock
- Cornflour
- Free-range Ostrich Fillet
- Fresh Parsley
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese
- NOMU Roast Rub
- Onion
- Onions
- Ostrich
- Potato
- Radish
- Salad Leaves
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Water
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
- Paper Towel
- Butter
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
START THE GRAVY TRAIN
Boil the kettle. Dilute the stock with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Place the Cornflour in a small bowl and gradually mix in 5ml [10ml]|#7DA0D7 of the diluted stock until a runny paste. Set aside. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally).
PICKING UP SPEED
When the onion is caramelised, add the garlic to the pan and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting continuously). Stir in the diluted stock and the Cornflour slurry. Lower the heat and reduce until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the heat and season. Cover, and set aside.
MAKE SOME FANCY FRIES
Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, fry the Potato matchsticks until golden and crispy, 7-10 minutes. Drain on paper towel and toss through the cheese, ½ the parsley, and season.
FAB FILLET
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, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
FRESH SIDE
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves, the Radish, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.
DIG IN!
Serve up the fillet slices. Pour over the Onion gravy. Side with the shoestring fries and the fresh salad. Garnish with the remaining parsley and there you have it!
START THE GRAVY TRAIN
Boil the kettle. Dilute the stock with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Place the Cornflour in a small bowl and gradually mix in 5ml [10ml]|#7DA0D7 of the diluted stock until a runny paste. Set aside. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally).
PICKING UP SPEED
When the onion is caramelised, add the garlic to the pan and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting continuously). Stir in the diluted stock and the Cornflour slurry. Lower the heat and reduce until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the heat and season. Cover, and set aside.
MAKE SOME FANCY FRIES
Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, fry the Potato matchsticks until golden and crispy, 7-10 minutes. Drain on paper towel and toss through the cheese, ½ the parsley, and season.
FAB FILLET
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, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
FRESH SIDE
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves, the Radish, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.
DIG IN!
Serve up the fillet slices. Pour over the Onion gravy. Side with the shoestring fries and the fresh salad. Garnish with the remaining parsley and there you have it!
START THE GRAVY TRAIN
Boil the kettle. Dilute the stock with 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Place the Cornflour in a small bowl and gradually mix in 15ml [20ml]|#7DA0D7 of the diluted stock until a runny paste. Set aside. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the onion until caramelised, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally).
PICKING UP SPEED
When the onion is caramelised, add the garlic to the pan and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting continuously). Stir in the diluted stock and the Cornflour slurry. Lower the heat and reduce until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the heat and season. Cover, and set aside.
MAKE SOME FANCY FRIES
Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, fry the Potato matchsticks until golden and crispy, 7-10 minutes. You may need to do this step in batches. Drain on paper towel and toss through the cheese, ½ the parsley, and season.
FAB FILLET
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, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
FRESH SIDE
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves, the Radish, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.
DIG IN!
Serve up the fillet slices. Pour over the Onion gravy. Side with the shoestring fries and the fresh salad. Garnish with the remaining parsley and there you have it!
START THE GRAVY TRAIN
Boil the kettle. Dilute the stock with 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Place the Cornflour in a small bowl and gradually mix in 15ml [20ml]|#7DA0D7 of the diluted stock until a runny paste. Set aside. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the onion until caramelised, 10-12 minutes (shifting occasionally).
PICKING UP SPEED
When the onion is caramelised, add the garlic to the pan and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting continuously). Stir in the diluted stock and the Cornflour slurry. Lower the heat and reduce until slightly thickened, 8-10 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the heat and season. Cover, and set aside.
MAKE SOME FANCY FRIES
Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, fry the Potato matchsticks until golden and crispy, 7-10 minutes. You may need to do this step in batches. Drain on paper towel and toss through the cheese, ½ the parsley, and season.
FAB FILLET
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, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
FRESH SIDE
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves, the Radish, a drizzle of olive oil, and season.
DIG IN!
Serve up the fillet slices. Pour over the Onion gravy. Side with the shoestring fries and the fresh salad. Garnish with the remaining parsley and there you have it!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries?
The preparation time for Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries with onion gravy & a fresh salad is between 30 and 50 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries with onion gravy & a fresh salad?
The total time required to make Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries with onion gravy & a fresh salad is between 45 and 70 minutes.
How many servings does Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries?
Beef, Beef Stock, Cornflour, Free-range Ostrich Fillet, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, NOMU Roast Rub, Onion, Onions, Ostrich, Potato, Radish, Salad Leaves
What is the nutritional information of Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries?
Calories: 468, Carbs: 58 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 42.2 grams, Sugar: 10.7 grams, Salt: 447 grams
How do I prepare Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries?
FAB FILLET: 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, baste with a knob of butter and the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. FRESH SIDE: In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves, the radish, a drizzle of olive oil, and season. PICKING UP SPEED: When the onion is caramelised, add the garlic to the pan and fry until fragrant, 30-60 seconds (shifting continuously). Stir in the diluted stock and the cornflour slurry. Lower the heat and reduce until slightly thickened, 6-8 minutes (stirring occasionally). Add a sweetener (to taste). Remove from the heat and season. Cover, and set aside. MAKE SOME FANCY FRIES: Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with enough oil to cover the base. Once hot, fry the potato matchsticks until golden and crispy, 7-10 minutes. Drain on paper towel and toss through the cheese, ½ the parsley, and season. DIG IN!: Serve up the fillet slices. Pour over the onion gravy. Side with the shoestring fries and the fresh salad. Garnish with the remaining parsley and there you have it! START THE GRAVY TRAIN: Boil the kettle. Dilute the stock with 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of boiling water. Place the cornflour in a small bowl and gradually mix in 5ml [10ml]|#7DA0D7 of the diluted stock until a runny paste. Set aside. Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil or a knob of butter. When hot, fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally).
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries?
Beef, Beef Stock, Cornflour, Free-range Ostrich Fillet, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Grated Italian-style Hard Cheese, NOMU Roast Rub, Onion, Onions, Ostrich, Potato, Radish, Salad Leaves
How many calories does Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries have?
468 calories
How much fat content does Ostrich Fillet & Shoestring Fries have?
grams
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