Load up on the warmth of Liziwe Matloha’s favourite autumn aromas with sizzling ostrich layering a roast of butternut caramelised in maple syrup and beetroot infused with fresh orange juice. Brought together by peppery rocket, almond flakes, and soft feta. It’s time to get cosy…
Autumn Harvest Ostrich Steak at Matloha’s
Autumn Harvest Ostrich Steak at Matloha’s
with a roast of orange-infused beetroot, cinnamon butternut & maple syrup
Hands on Time: 25 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 40 - 55 minutes
Ingredients:
- Balsamic Vinegar
- Beetroot
- Butternut
- Danish-style Feta
- Flaked Almonds
- Free-range Ostrich Steak
- Fresh Thyme
- Garlic Clove
- Garlic Cloves
- Green Leaves
- Ground Cinnamon
- Maple Syrup
- Orange
- Oranges
- Ostrich
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Salt & Pepper
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Tinfoil
- Butter
READY YOUR AUTUMN VEG
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the butternut chunks on a tinfoil-lined roasting tray and coat in oil. Toss through the maple syrup, the cinnamon, and some seasoning – all to taste. Spread out the beetroot chunks on a separate roasting tray. Coat in oil, the juice of 1 orange wedge, and seasoning. Nestle in the whole, unpeeled garlic clove and pop both trays in the hot oven to roast for 30-35 minutes.
CRUNCHY FLAKES
Place the flaked almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.
HIP, HIP, HALFWAY!
When the veggies reach the halfway mark, toss through the rinsed thyme leaves. Return to the oven for the remaining roasting time. On completion, they should be cooked through and crisping up.
THE SALADY THINGS
Place the rinsed green leaves in a bowl and toss through the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of oil, and some seasoning. Crumble in ½ of the drained feta, toss again, and set aside for serving.
SEAR THE STEAK
Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich steak dry with paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steak for 8-10 minutes, shifting and turning as it colours until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the roast veggies from the oven and toss together. Once the ostrich has finished resting, thinly slice and lightly season.
TIME FOR NOURISHMENT
In a bowl, make a bed of dressed leaves and cover in the aromatic butternut and beetroot. Top with the juicy slices of ostrich and crumble over the remaining feta. Garnish with the toasted almond flakes and an orange wedge. Welcome to dinner at Matloha’s!
Butternut - 250g
Maple Syrup - 15ml
Ground Cinnamon - 1,25ml
Beetroot - 200g
Orange - 1
Garlic Clove - 1
Flaked Almonds - 15g
Fresh Thyme - 2g
Green Leaves - 20g
Balsamic Vinegar - 7,5ml
Danish-style Feta - 40g
Free-range Ostrich Steak - 160g
READY YOUR AUTUMN VEG
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the butternut chunks on a tinfoil-lined roasting tray and coat in oil. Toss through the maple syrup, the cinnamon, and some seasoning – all to taste. Spread out the beetroot chunks on a separate roasting tray. Coat in oil, the juice of 2 orange wedges, and seasoning. Nestle in the whole, unpeeled garlic cloves and pop both trays in the hot oven to roast for 30-35 minutes.
CRUNCHY FLAKES
Place the flaked almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.
HIP, HIP, HALFWAY!
When the veggies reach the halfway mark, toss through the rinsed thyme leaves. Return to the oven for the remaining roasting time. On completion, they should be cooked through and crisping up.
THE SALADY THINGS
Place the rinsed green leaves in a bowl and toss through the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of oil, and some seasoning. Crumble in ½ of the drained feta, toss again, and set aside for serving.
SEAR THE STEAK
Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich steaks dry with paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steaks for 8-10 minutes, shifting and turning as they colour until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the roast veggies from the oven and toss together. Once the ostrich has finished resting, thinly slice and lightly season.
TIME FOR NOURISHMENT
In bowls, make a bed of dressed leaves and cover in the aromatic butternut and beetroot. Top with the juicy slices of ostrich and crumble over the remaining feta. Garnish with the toasted almond flakes and the remaining orange wedges. Welcome to dinner at Matloha’s!
Butternut - 500g
Maple Syrup - 30ml
Ground Cinnamon - 2,5ml
Beetroot - 400g
Orange - 1
Garlic Cloves - 2
Flaked Almonds - 30g
Fresh Thyme - 4g
Green Leaves - 40g
Balsamic Vinegar - 15ml
Danish-style Feta - 80g
Free-range Ostrich Steak - 320g
READY YOUR AUTUMN VEG
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the butternut chunks on a tinfoil-lined roasting tray and coat in oil. Toss through the maple syrup, the cinnamon, and some seasoning – all to taste. Spread out the beetroot chunks on a separate roasting tray. Coat in oil, the juice of 2 orange wedges, and seasoning. Nestle in the whole, unpeeled garlic cloves and pop both trays in the hot oven to roast for 30-35 minutes.
CRUNCHY FLAKES
Place the flaked almonds in a pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.
HIP, HIP, HALFWAY!
When the veggies reach the halfway mark, toss through the rinsed thyme leaves. Return to the oven for the remaining roasting time. On completion, they should be cooked through and crisping up.
THE SALADY THINGS
Place the rinsed green leaves in a bowl and toss through the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of oil, and some seasoning. Crumble in ½ of the drained feta, toss again, and set aside for serving.
SEAR THE STEAK
Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich steaks dry with paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steaks for 8-10 minutes, shifting and turning as they colour until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the roast veggies from the oven and toss together. Once the ostrich has finished resting, thinly slice and lightly season.
TIME FOR NOURISHMENT
In bowls, make a bed of dressed leaves and cover in the aromatic butternut and beetroot. Top with the juicy slices of ostrich and crumble over the remaining feta. Garnish with the toasted almond flakes and the remaining orange wedges. Welcome to dinner at Matloha’s!
Free-range Ostrich Steak - 320g
Beetroot - 400g
Orange - 1
Garlic Cloves - 2
Fresh Thyme - 4g
Butternut - 500g
Maple Syrup - 30ml
Ground Cinnamon - 2,5ml
Flaked Almonds - 30g
Danish-style Feta - 80g
Balsamic Vinegar - 15ml
Green Leaves - 40g
READY YOUR AUTUMN VEG
Preheat the oven to 200°C. Place the butternut chunks on a tinfoil-lined roasting tray and coat in oil. Toss through the maple syrup, the cinnamon, and some seasoning – all to taste. Spread out the beetroot chunks on a separate roasting tray. Coat in oil, the juice of 4 orange wedges, and seasoning. Nestle in the whole, unpeeled garlic cloves and pop both trays in the hot oven to roast for 35-40 minutes.
CRUNCHY FLAKES
Place the flaked almonds in a large pan over a medium heat. Toast for 3-5 minutes until golden brown, shifting occasionally. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to cool.
HIP, HIP, HALFWAY!
When the veggies reach the halfway mark, toss through the rinsed thyme leaves. Return to the oven for the remaining roasting time. On completion, they should be cooked through and crisping up.
THE SALADY THINGS
Place the rinsed green leaves in a bowl and toss through the balsamic vinegar, a drizzle of oil, and some seasoning. Crumble in ½ of the drained feta, toss again, and set aside for serving.
SEAR THE STEAK
Return the pan to a medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich steaks dry with paper towel. When the pan is hot, fry the steaks for 8-10 minutes, shifting and turning as they colour until browned all over and cooked to your preference. (The time frame recommended will yield a medium-rare result.) During the final 1-2 minutes, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan on completion and set aside to rest for 5 minutes. Remove the roast veggies from the oven and toss together. Once the ostrich has finished resting, thinly slice and lightly season.
TIME FOR NOURISHMENT
In bowls, make a bed of dressed leaves and cover in the aromatic butternut and beetroot. Top with the juicy slices of ostrich and crumble over the remaining feta. Garnish with the toasted almond flakes and the remaining orange wedges. Welcome to dinner at Matloha’s!
Butternut - 1kg
Beetroot - 1
Maple Syrup - 60ml
Ground Cinnamon - 3,75ml
Oranges - 2
Garlic Cloves - 4
Flaked Almonds - 60g
Fresh Thyme - 8g
Green Leaves - 80g
Balsamic Vinegar - 30ml
Danish-style Feta - 160g
Free-range Ostrich Steak - 640g