eCook Meal
Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho
with pickled julienne beetroot
There are no downsides to the delicious richness of a traditional South African potjie, Chef – except the cooking time! We show you how to get the same tastes without the hours of waiting before you can eat the savoury samp, elevated with butter & beans. Topped with a rich tomato ostrich potjie, loaded with carrot, onion, a special potjie spice, and Worcestershire sauce. Finished with homemade pickled beetroot. Authentic aromas in every bite!
Serving guide
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UMNGQUSHO
Place the Samp in a pot with 300ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer until cooked through, 20-30 minutes, with the lid of the pot at an angle. Drain the water on completion if necessary and return the pot to medium heat. Add the beans and a generous knob of butter. Cook until the beans are warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add seasoning.
PICKLING LIQUID
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with 15ml [30ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener. Add the Beetroot, toss to combine, and set aside in the fridge. Drain the pickling liquid just before serving.
Ostrich
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot.
POTJIE-STYLE
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion and Carrot until golden, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, the tomato paste, the Worcestershire sauce, and potjie spice. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, and stir in the cooked chopped tomatoes. Add 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer gently until thickened, 12-15 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the Ostrich, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of Samp in a shallow bowl, top with the potjie-style Ostrich, and side with the pickled Beetroot. Isidlo sangokuhlwa silungile, Chef (Dinner is ready, Chef).
UMNGQUSHO
Place the Samp in a pot with 300ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer until cooked through, 20-30 minutes, with the lid of the pot at an angle. Drain the water on completion if necessary and return the pot to medium heat. Add the beans and a generous knob of butter. Cook until the beans are warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add seasoning.
PICKLING LIQUID
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with 15ml [30ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener. Add the Beetroot, toss to combine, and set aside in the fridge. Drain the pickling liquid just before serving.
Ostrich
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot.
POTJIE-STYLE
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion and Carrot until golden, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, the tomato paste, the Worcestershire sauce, and potjie spice. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, and stir in the cooked chopped tomatoes. Add 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer gently until thickened, 12-15 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the Ostrich, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of Samp in a shallow bowl, top with the potjie-style Ostrich, and side with the pickled Beetroot. Isidlo sangokuhlwa silungile, Chef (Dinner is ready, Chef).
UMNGQUSHO
Place the Samp in a pot with 900ml [1.2l]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes, with the lid of the pot at an angle. Drain the water on completion if necessary and return the pot to medium heat. Add the beans and a generous knob of butter. Cook until the beans are warmed through, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add seasoning.
PICKLING LIQUID
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with 45ml [60ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener. Add the Beetroot, toss to combine, and set aside in the fridge. Drain the pickling liquid just before serving.
Ostrich
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot.
POTJIE-STYLE
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion and Carrot until golden, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, the tomato paste, the Worcestershire sauce, and potjie spice. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, and stir in the cooked chopped tomatoes. Add 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer gently until thickened, 20-25 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the Ostrich, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of Samp in shallow bowl/s, top with the potjie-style Ostrich, and side with the pickled Beetroot. Isidlo sangokuhlwa silungile, Chef (Dinner is ready, Chef).
UMNGQUSHO
Place the Samp in a pot with 900ml [1.2l]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 20-30 minutes, with the lid of the pot at an angle. Drain the water on completion if necessary and return the pot to medium heat. Add the beans and a generous knob of butter. Cook until the beans are warmed through, 4-5 minutes. Remove from the heat and add seasoning.
PICKLING LIQUID
In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with 45ml [60ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener. Add the Beetroot, toss to combine, and set aside in the fridge. Drain the pickling liquid just before serving.
Ostrich
Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the Ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot.
POTJIE-STYLE
Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the Onion and Carrot until golden, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, the tomato paste, the Worcestershire sauce, and potjie spice. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, and stir in the cooked chopped tomatoes. Add 450ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer gently until thickened, 20-25 minutes. In the final 2-3 minutes, mix in the Ostrich, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning.
TIME TO EAT
Make a bed of Samp in shallow bowl/s, top with the potjie-style Ostrich, and side with the pickled Beetroot. Isidlo sangokuhlwa silungile, Chef (Dinner is ready, Chef).
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R242.07
for 4 servings · R60.52 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Garlic Cloves needs 4Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Samp needs 600 mlSamp 1 kg R21.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R21.99
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Julienne Beetroot needs 300 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 10% of packR4.50
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Cooked Chopped Tomato needs 400 gBulk Salad Tomatoes 1.5 kg 1.5 kg at R45.00 · 27% of packR12.00
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Free-range Ostrich Chunks needs 600 gOstrich Cubes 500 g 500 g at R75.99 · 1.20× packR91.19
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Worcestershire Sauce needs 60 mlWellington’s Worcestershire Sauce 250 ml 250 ml at R25.99 · 24% of packR6.24
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Tomato Paste needs 80 mlChilli Tomato Paste 70 g R17.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R17.99
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Apple Cider Vinegar needs 200 mlApple Cider Vinegar 250 ml 250 ml at R41.99 · 80% of packR33.59
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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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Carrot needs 480 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 16% of packR7.20
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Red Kidney Beans needs 240 gRed Kidney Beans in Brine 400 g 400 g at R28.99 · 60% of packR17.39
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho?
The preparation time for Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho with pickled julienne beetroot is between 25 and 45 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho with pickled julienne beetroot?
The total time required to make Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho with pickled julienne beetroot is between 45 and 65 minutes.
How many servings does Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho?
Apple Cider Vinegar, Beetroot, Carrot, Garlic, Onion, Ostrich, Potjie Spice, Red Kidney Beans, Samp, Tomato, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire Sauce
What is the nutritional information of Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho?
Calories: 768, Carbs: 102 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 47.3 grams, Sugar: 22.6 grams, Salt: 828 grams
How do I prepare Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho?
UMNGQUSHO: Place the samp in a pot with 300ml [600ml]|#7DA0D7 of salted water. Cover with a lid and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and allow to simmer until cooked through, 20-30 minutes, with the lid of the pot at an angle. Drain the water on completion if necessary and return the pot to medium heat. Add the beans and a generous knob of butter. Cook until the beans are warmed through, 3-4 minutes. Remove from the heat and add seasoning. TIME TO EAT: Make a bed of samp in a shallow bowl, top with the potjie-style ostrich, and side with the pickled beetroot. Isidlo sangokuhlwa silungile, Chef (Dinner is ready, Chef). OSTRICH: Place a pot over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. Pat the ostrich dry with paper towel. When hot, sear the ostrich until browned, 1-2 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pot. POTJIE-STYLE: Return the pot to medium heat with a drizzle of oil. Fry the onion and carrot until golden, 6-8 minutes. Add the garlic, the tomato paste, the Worcestershire sauce, and potjie spice. Fry until fragrant, 2-3 minutes, and stir in the cooked chopped tomatoes. Add 150ml [300ml]|#7DA0D7 of water. Simmer gently until thickened, 12-15 minutes. In the final 1-2 minutes, mix in the ostrich, a sweetener (to taste), and seasoning. PICKLING LIQUID: In a salad bowl, combine the vinegar with 15ml [30ml]|#7DA0D7 of sweetener. Add the beetroot, toss to combine, and set aside in the fridge. Drain the pickling liquid just before serving.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho?
Apple Cider Vinegar, Beetroot, Carrot, Garlic, Onion, Ostrich, Potjie Spice, Red Kidney Beans, Samp, Tomato, Tomato Paste, Worcestershire Sauce
How many calories does Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho have?
768 calories
How much fat content does Potjie-style Ostrich & Umngqusho have?
grams