If you have a distinguished palate that savours acquired tastes, this is the recipe for you, Chef! Homemade blue cheese sauce is poured over slices of seared ostrich and nestled inside a ciabattini roll with fresh greens, sweet caramelised onion & tangy tomato. Dish up with a generous serving of Rootstock Potato Crisps for a unique and utterly delish meal.
Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini
Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini
with caramelised onions
Hands on Time: 20 - 35 minutes
Overall Time: 30 - 45 minutes
Ingredients:
- Blue Cheese
- Ciabattini Roll/s
- Ciabattini Rolls
- Free-range Ostrich Fillet
- Fresh Cream
- Green Leaves
- Onion
- Onions
- Ostrich
- Rootstock Potato Crisps
- Tomato
- Tomatoes
From your kitchen:
- Oil (cooking, olive or coconut)
- Seasoning (salt & pepper)
- Water
- Paper Towel
- Butter
- Sugar/Sweetener/Honey
CARAMELISED Onions
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
Ostrich
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. 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. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Reserve the pan juices in the pan.
CHEESE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-low heat. Add the cream and simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Add the blue cheese and stir until the cheese has melted, 1-3 minutes. Season.
TOAST
Halve the bun/s, and spread butter or oil over the cut-side. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the bun/s, cut-side down, until golden, 1-2 minutes.
TIME TO EAT
Top the bottom bun/s with the green leaves, sliced Tomato, the caramelised onion, the Ostrich, and drizzle over the blue cheese sauce. Cover with the top bun and serve alongside the crisps. Well done, Chef!
CARAMELISED Onions
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
Ostrich
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. 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. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Reserve the pan juices in the pan.
CHEESE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-low heat. Add the cream and simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Add the blue cheese and stir until the cheese has melted, 1-3 minutes. Season.
TOAST
Halve the bun/s, and spread butter or oil over the cut-side. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the bun/s, cut-side down, until golden, 1-2 minutes.
TIME TO EAT
Top the bottom bun/s with the green leaves, sliced Tomato, the caramelised onion, the Ostrich, and drizzle over the blue cheese sauce. Cover with the top bun and serve alongside the crisps. Well done, Chef!
CARAMELISED Onions
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
Ostrich
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. 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. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Reserve the pan juices in the pan.
CHEESE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-low heat. Add the cream and simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Add the blue cheese and stir until the cheese has melted, 1-3 minutes. Season.
TOAST
Halve the buns, and spread butter or oil over the cut side. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the buns, cut-side down, until golden, 1-2 minutes.
TIME TO EAT
Top the bottom buns with the green leaves, sliced Tomato, the caramelised onion, the Ostrich, and drizzle over the blue cheese sauce. Cover with the top bun and serve alongside the crisps. Well done, Chef!
CARAMELISED Onions
Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the Onion until caramelised, 12-15 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
Ostrich
Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. 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. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Reserve the pan juices in the pan.
CHEESE SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-low heat. Add the cream and simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Add the blue cheese and stir until the cheese has melted, 1-3 minutes. Season.
TOAST
Halve the buns, and spread butter or oil over the cut side. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the buns, cut-side down, until golden, 1-2 minutes.
TIME TO EAT
Top the bottom buns with the green leaves, sliced Tomato, the caramelised onion, the Ostrich, and drizzle over the blue cheese sauce. Cover with the top bun and serve alongside the crisps. Well done, Chef!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini?
The preparation time for Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini with caramelised onions is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini with caramelised onions?
The total time required to make Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini with caramelised onions is between 30 and 45 minutes.
How many servings does Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini?
Blue Cheese, Ciabattini Roll/s, Ciabattini Rolls, Free-range Ostrich Fillet, Fresh Cream, Green Leaves, Onion, Onions, Ostrich, Rootstock Potato Crisps, Tomato, Tomatoes
What is the nutritional information of Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini?
Calories: 938, Carbs: 87 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 51.9 grams, Sugar: 29.8 grams, Salt: 983 grams
How do I prepare Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini?
TIME TO EAT: Top the bottom bun/s with the green leaves, sliced tomato, the caramelised onion, the ostrich, and drizzle over the blue cheese sauce. Cover with the top bun and serve alongside the crisps. Well done, Chef! TOAST: Halve the bun/s, and spread butter or oil over the cut-side. Place a pan over medium heat. When hot, toast the bun/s, cut-side down, until golden, 1-2 minutes. CHEESE SAUCE: Return the pan to medium-low heat. Add the cream and simmer until slightly reduced, 2-3 minutes. Add the blue cheese and stir until the cheese has melted, 1-3 minutes. Season. OSTRICH: Return the pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich dry with paper towel. 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. Remove the meat from the pan and set it aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Reserve the pan juices in the pan. CARAMELISED ONIONS: Place a pan over medium heat with a drizzle of oil and a knob of butter (optional). When hot, fry the onion until caramelised, 8-10 minutes (shifting occasionally). At the halfway mark, add a sweetener. Remove from the pan, season, and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini?
Blue Cheese, Ciabattini Roll/s, Ciabattini Rolls, Free-range Ostrich Fillet, Fresh Cream, Green Leaves, Onion, Onions, Ostrich, Rootstock Potato Crisps, Tomato, Tomatoes
How many calories does Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini have?
938 calories
How much fat content does Blue Cheese Sauce & Ostrich Ciabattini have?
grams
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