eCook Meal
Homemade Ostrich Meatballs
with basmati rice & sun-dried tomatoes
Making dinner can be fun for the whole family, and this is the perfect recipe to get everyone involved. Simply roll the ostrich, onion & NOMU Cajun Rub spice mix into balls and watch how these turn into tonight’s tasty dinner! Served on a bed of loaded rice with a homemade onion & cucumber pickle and a zesty cottage cheese drizzle.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
NICE RICE
Place the rice in a pot with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork and cover.
MMMEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the Ostrich mince, the onion (to taste) and the NOMU rub. Season well and mix until combined. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Set aside.
QUICK PICKLE
Place the remaining Onion (to taste) into a bowl along with the Cucumber, ½ the lemon juice (to taste), a splash of water and seasoning.
ADD SOME COLOUR
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the sun-dried tomatoes and fry until heated through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally), Add the Kale and fry until wilted and combined, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season, remove and mix through the rice. Cover and set aside.
ZESTY & CREAMY
In a small bowl, combine the remaining lemon juice (to taste) with the cottage cheese and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml incremements until drizzling consistency. Season and set aside.
MAKE THE MEATBALLS
Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, add the meatballs and lightly coat in cooking spray. Fry until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
SET THE TABLE
Plate up the loaded rice and top with the golden meatballs. Top with the pickled veg, and drizzle with the lemon cottage cheese.
NICE RICE
Place the rice in a pot with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork and cover.
MMMEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the Ostrich mince, the onion (to taste) and the NOMU rub. Season well and mix until combined. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Set aside.
QUICK PICKLE
Place the remaining Onion (to taste) into a bowl along with the Cucumber, ½ the lemon juice (to taste), a splash of water and seasoning.
ADD SOME COLOUR
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the sun-dried tomatoes and fry until heated through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally), Add the Kale and fry until wilted and combined, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season, remove and mix through the rice. Cover and set aside.
ZESTY & CREAMY
In a small bowl, combine the remaining lemon juice (to taste) with the cottage cheese and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml incremements until drizzling consistency. Season and set aside.
MAKE THE MEATBALLS
Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, add the meatballs and lightly coat in cooking spray. Fry until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
SET THE TABLE
Plate up the loaded rice and top with the golden meatballs. Top with the pickled veg, and drizzle with the lemon cottage cheese.
NICE RICE
Place the rice in a pot with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork and cover.
MMMEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the Ostrich mince, the onion (to taste) and the NOMU rub. Season well and mix until combined. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Set aside.
QUICK PICKLE
Place the remaining Onion (to taste) into a bowl along with the Cucumber, ½ the lemon juice (to taste), a splash of water and seasoning.
ADD SOME COLOUR
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the sun-dried tomatoes and fry until heated through, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally), Add the Kale and fry until wilted and combined, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season, remove and mix through the rice. Cover and set aside.
ZESTY & CREAMY
In a small bowl, combine the remaining lemon juice (to taste) with the cottage cheese and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml incremements until drizzling consistency. Season and set aside.
MAKE THE MEATBALLS
Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, add the meatballs and lightly coat in cooking spray. Fry until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
SET THE TABLE
Plate up the loaded rice and top with the golden meatballs. Top with the pickled veg, and drizzle with the lemon cottage cheese.
NICE RICE
Place the rice in a pot with 300ml [400ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork and cover.
MMMEATBALLS
In a bowl, combine the Ostrich mince, the onion (to taste) and the NOMU rub. Season well and mix until combined. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Set aside.
QUICK PICKLE
Place the remaining Onion (to taste) into a bowl along with the Cucumber, ½ the lemon juice (to taste), a splash of water and seasoning.
ADD SOME COLOUR
Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the sun-dried tomatoes and fry until heated through, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally), Add the Kale and fry until wilted and combined, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season, remove and mix through the rice. Cover and set aside.
ZESTY & CREAMY
In a small bowl, combine the remaining lemon juice (to taste) with the cottage cheese and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml incremements until drizzling consistency. Season and set aside.
MAKE THE MEATBALLS
Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, add the meatballs and lightly coat in cooking spray. Fry until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan.
SET THE TABLE
Plate up the loaded rice and top with the golden meatballs. Top with the pickled veg, and drizzle with the lemon cottage cheese.
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R252.68
for 4 servings · R63.17 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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White Basmati Rice needs 160 mlFully Cooked White Basmati Rice 250 g R37.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R37.99
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Sun-dried Tomatoes needs 80 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 5% of packR2.40
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Onions needs 2Cheese and Onion Rings and Balls Maize Snack 25 g R6.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R6.99
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Low Fat Cottage Cheese needs 120 mlMedium Fat Cream Cheese with Black Pepper 100 g R44.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R44.99
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Free-range Ostrich Mince needs 600 gExtra Lean Ostrich Mince 500 g 500 g at R79.99 · 1.20× packR95.99
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Kale needs 200 gKale Min 350 g 350 g at R35.99 · 57% of packR20.57
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Cucumber needs 400 gMini Cucumbers 350 g 350 g at R31.99 · 1.14× packR36.56
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Lemon Juice needs 120 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 24% of packR7.20
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- NOMU Cajun Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Homemade Ostrich Meatballs?
The preparation time for Homemade Ostrich Meatballs with basmati rice & sun-dried tomatoes is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Homemade Ostrich Meatballs with basmati rice & sun-dried tomatoes?
The total time required to make Homemade Ostrich Meatballs with basmati rice & sun-dried tomatoes is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Homemade Ostrich Meatballs provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Homemade Ostrich Meatballs?
Cottage Cheese, Cucumber, Kale, Lemon Juice, NOMU Cajun Rub, Onion, Ostrich, Ostrich Mince, Tomato, White Basmati Rice
What is the nutritional information of Homemade Ostrich Meatballs?
Calories: 498, Carbs: 49.6 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 41.4 grams, Sugar: 12 grams, Salt: 563.3 grams
How do I prepare Homemade Ostrich Meatballs?
QUICK PICKLE: Place the remaining onion (to taste) into a bowl along with the cucumber, ½ the lemon juice (to taste), a splash of water and seasoning. SET THE TABLE: Plate up the loaded rice and top with the golden meatballs. Top with the pickled veg, and drizzle with the lemon cottage cheese. MMMEATBALLS: In a bowl, combine the ostrich mince, the onion (to taste) and the NOMU rub. Season well and mix until combined. Wet your hands slightly and shape the mince mixture into 4-5 meatballs per portion. Set aside. ZESTY & CREAMY: In a small bowl, combine the remaining lemon juice (to taste) with the cottage cheese and seasoning. Loosen with water in 5ml incremements until drizzling consistency. Season and set aside. MAKE THE MEATBALLS: Return the pan to medium heat. When hot, add the meatballs and lightly coat in cooking spray. Fry until browned and cooked through, 8-10 minutes, shifting as they colour. Remove from the pan. ADD SOME COLOUR: Place a pan over medium-high heat. When hot, add the sun-dried tomatoes and fry until heated through, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally), Add the kale and fry until wilted and combined, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Season, remove and mix through the rice. Cover and set aside. NICE RICE: Place the rice in a pot with 100ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until the water has been absorbed, 8-10 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside to steam, 8-10 minutes. Drain if necessary, fluff with a fork and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Homemade Ostrich Meatballs?
Cottage Cheese, Cucumber, Kale, Lemon Juice, NOMU Cajun Rub, Onion, Ostrich, Ostrich Mince, Tomato, White Basmati Rice
How many calories does Homemade Ostrich Meatballs have?
498 calories
How much fat content does Homemade Ostrich Meatballs have?
grams