eCook Meal
Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms
with a silky pumpkin mash & almonds
If you haven’t tried making your own homemade mmmushroom sauce, today is the day to get that done, Chef. Juicy ostrich fillet slices are covered in a very creamy mushroom, thyme & garlic sauce – made from scratch by you! Sided with a simple salad for freshness.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
MASH
Place the pumpkin in a pot of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOAST
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MUSHROOM SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with cooking spray or oil (optional). Fry the mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and mix in the crème fraîche. Lightly simmer until thickening, 1-2 minutes. Season and cover.
Ostrich
Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with cooking spray or oil (optional). 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, spice with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves with the lemon juice (to taste), the nuts and some seasoning, and toss to combine.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the mash, top with the Ostrich slices, and the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve the leafy salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
MASH
Place the pumpkin in a pot of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOAST
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MUSHROOM SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with cooking spray or oil (optional). Fry the mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and mix in the crème fraîche. Lightly simmer until thickening, 1-2 minutes. Season and cover.
Ostrich
Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with cooking spray or oil (optional). 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, spice with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves with the lemon juice (to taste), the nuts and some seasoning, and toss to combine.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the mash, top with the Ostrich slices, and the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve the leafy salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
MASH
Place the pumpkin in a pot of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOAST
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MUSHROOM SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with cooking spray or oil (optional). Fry the mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and mix in the crème fraîche. Lightly simmer until thickening, 3-4 minutes. Season and cover.
Ostrich
Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with cooking spray or oil (optional). 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, spice with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves with the lemon juice (to taste), the nuts and some seasoning, and toss to combine.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the mash, top with the Ostrich slices, and the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve the leafy salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
MASH
Place the pumpkin in a pot of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 20-25 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
TOAST
Place the Almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside.
MUSHROOM SAUCE
Return the pan to medium-high heat with cooking spray or oil (optional). Fry the mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 150ml [200ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and mix in the crème fraîche. Lightly simmer until thickening, 3-4 minutes. Season and cover.
Ostrich
Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with cooking spray or oil (optional). 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, spice with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
JUST BEFORE SERVING
In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves with the lemon juice (to taste), the nuts and some seasoning, and toss to combine.
DINNER IS READY
Dish up the mash, top with the Ostrich slices, and the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve the leafy salad on the side and dig in, Chef!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R253.11
for 4 servings · R63.28 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Salad Leaves needs 80 gWhole Spinach 350 g 350 g at R22.99 · 23% of packR5.25
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Free-range Ostrich Fillet needs 600 gOstrich Cubes 500 g 500 g at R75.99 · 1.20× packR91.19
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Garlic Cloves needs 2Baby Potatoes with Garlic & Herb Butter 350 g R22.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R22.99
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Button Mushrooms needs 250 gSliced Button Mushrooms 250 g 250 g at R38.99 · 100% of packR38.99
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Almonds needs 40 gEveryday Raw Almonds 1 kg 1 kg at R231.99 · 4% of packR9.28
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Crème Fraîche needs 120 mlSour Cream 250 ml 250 ml at R38.99 · 48% of packR18.72
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Fresh Thyme needs 10 gFree Range Slow Cooked Thyme & Garlic Confit Chicken Leg Quarters Avg 1.2 kg 1.2 kg at R197.19 · 1% of packR1.64
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Lemon Juice needs 40 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R31.99 · 8% of packR2.56
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Pumpkin Chunks needs 1 kgBulk Pumpkin 800 g 800 g at R49.99 · 1.25× packR62.49
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- NOMU One For All Rub
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms?
The preparation time for Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms with a silky pumpkin mash & almonds is between 20 and 35 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms with a silky pumpkin mash & almonds?
The total time required to make Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms with a silky pumpkin mash & almonds is between 35 and 50 minutes.
How many servings does Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms?
Almonds, Button Mushrooms, Creme Fraiche, Free-range Ostrich Fillet, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Lemon Juice, NOMU One For All Rub, Pumpkin Chunks, Salad Leaves
What is the nutritional information of Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms?
Calories: 488, Carbs: 33 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 42.1 grams, Sugar: 13 grams, Salt: 224 grams
How do I prepare Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms?
DINNER IS READY: Dish up the mash, top with the ostrich slices, and the creamy mushroom sauce. Serve the leafy salad on the side and dig in, Chef! JUST BEFORE SERVING: In a salad bowl, combine the salad leaves with the lemon juice (to taste), the nuts and some seasoning, and toss to combine. OSTRICH: Place a clean pan over medium-high heat with cooking spray or oil (optional). 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, spice with the NOMU rub. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning. MUSHROOM SAUCE: Return the pan to medium-high heat with cooking spray or oil (optional). Fry the mushrooms until golden, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the garlic, the thyme, and fry until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Deglaze the pan with 50ml [100ml]|#7DA0D7 of water and mix in the crème fraîche. Lightly simmer until thickening, 1-2 minutes. Season and cover. TOAST: Place the almonds in a pan over medium heat. Toast until golden brown, 2-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Remove from the pan and set aside. MASH: Place the pumpkin in a pot of salted water. Bring to the boil and cook until soft, 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with a fork, season, and cover.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms?
Almonds, Button Mushrooms, Creme Fraiche, Free-range Ostrich Fillet, Fresh Thyme, Garlic Clove, Garlic Cloves, Lemon Juice, NOMU One For All Rub, Pumpkin Chunks, Salad Leaves
How many calories does Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms have?
488 calories
How much fat content does Tender Ostrich & Creamy Mushrooms have?
grams