eCook Meal
Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry
with green beans
We all know that local is lekker, but local is very lekker when you combine a uniquely South African meat with Asian flavours. Juicy ostrich slices adorn a base of peanutty Pad Thai-coated green beans, carrots & cabbage. Finished with chilli flakes & crunchy peanuts for extra punch.
Serving guide
Choose your portion size.
PAD THAI SAUCE
In a bowl, combine the Pad Thai base, the peanut butter, the grated Garlic (to taste), ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), the lemon juice (to taste), 10ml of sweetener (to taste), and 50ml of water. Set aside.
ALL TOGETHER NOW!
Place a pan or wok over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion slices until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the sliced green beans and fry until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the sliced Cabbage and the grated carrot. Fry until slightly softened but still crunchy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Pour in the Pad Thai sauce. Loosen with a splash of water if too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. 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, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
NO TO NOODLES, YES TO YUM!
Plate up the noodle-less stir-fry and top with the Ostrich slices. Sprinkle over the chopped peanuts and the remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dive in!
PAD THAI SAUCE
In a bowl, combine the Pad Thai base, the peanut butter, the grated Garlic (to taste), ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), the lemon juice (to taste), 20ml of sweetener (to taste), and 100ml of water. Set aside.
ALL TOGETHER NOW!
Place a pan or wok over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion slices until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the sliced green beans and fry until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the sliced Cabbage and the grated carrot. Fry until slightly softened but still crunchy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Pour in the Pad Thai sauce. Loosen with a splash of water if too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. 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, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
NO TO NOODLES, YES TO YUM!
Plate up the noodle-less stir-fry and top with the Ostrich slices. Sprinkle over the chopped peanuts and the remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dive in!
PAD THAI SAUCE
In a bowl, combine the Pad Thai base, the peanut butter, the grated Garlic (to taste), ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), the lemon juice (to taste), 30ml of sweetener (to taste), and 150ml of water. Set aside.
ALL TOGETHER NOW!
Place a pan or wok over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion slices until soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the sliced green beans and fry until slightly softened, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the sliced Cabbage and the grated carrot. Fry until slightly softened but still crunchy, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Pour in the Pad Thai sauce. Loosen with a splash of water if too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. 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, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
NO TO NOODLES, YES TO YUM!
Plate up the noodle-less stir-fry and top with the Ostrich slices. Sprinkle over the chopped peanuts and the remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dive in!
PAD THAI SAUCE
In a bowl, combine the Pad Thai base, the peanut butter, the grated Garlic (to taste), ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), the lemon juice (to taste), 40ml of sweetener (to taste), and 200ml of water. Set aside.
ALL TOGETHER NOW!
Place a pan or wok over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the Onion slices until soft, 4-5 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the sliced green beans and fry until slightly softened, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the sliced Cabbage and the grated carrot. Fry until slightly softened but still crunchy, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Pour in the Pad Thai sauce. Loosen with a splash of water if too thick. Remove from the heat and season.
Ostrich
Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. 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, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
NO TO NOODLES, YES TO YUM!
Plate up the noodle-less stir-fry and top with the Ostrich slices. Sprinkle over the chopped peanuts and the remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dive in!
Budget
What this meal costs at Woolies.
Estimated Woolies cost
R200.35
for 4 servings · R50.09 per serving
Pro-rated from each product's pack size. Effectively used; not the full pack price.
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Lemon Juice needs 60 mlLemon Juice 500 ml 500 ml at R29.99 · 12% of packR3.60
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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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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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Peanut Butter needs 125 mlPeanut Butter and Oat Energy Bar 40 g R12.99 · whole pack (size can't be divided)R12.99
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Cabbage needs 400 gChinese Cabbage 350 g 350 g at R28.99 · 1.14× packR33.13
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Carrot needs 240 gBulk Large Carrots 3 kg 3 kg at R45.00 · 8% of packR3.60
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Green Beans needs 320 gGreen Beans in Brine 410 g 410 g at R26.99 · 78% of packR21.07
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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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Peanuts needs 40 gBlack Cat Crunchy Peanut Butter 800 g 800 g at R95.99 · 5% of packR4.80
Not in the Woolies basket — source these elsewhere:
- Dried Chilli Flakes
- Pad Thai Base
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the preparation time for Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry?
The preparation time for Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry with green beans is between 25 and 40 minutes.
What is the total time required to make Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry with green beans?
The total time required to make Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry with green beans is between 40 and 55 minutes.
How many servings does Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry provide?
4 servings
What are the main ingredients in Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry?
Cabbage, Carrot, Dried Chilli Flakes, Garlic, Green Beans, Lemon Juice, Onion, Ostrich, Pad Thai Base, Peanut Butter, Peanuts
What is the nutritional information of Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry?
Calories: 1296, Carbs: 51 grams, Fat: grams, Protein: 79.5 grams, Sugar: 22 grams, Salt: 1948 grams
How do I prepare Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry?
ALL TOGETHER NOW!: Place a pan or wok over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. When hot, fry the onion slices until soft, 3-4 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the sliced green beans and fry until slightly softened, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Add the sliced cabbage and the grated carrot. Fry until slightly softened but still crunchy, 2-3 minutes (shifting occasionally). Pour in the Pad Thai sauce. Loosen with a splash of water if too thick. Remove from the heat and season. NO TO NOODLES, YES TO YUM!: Plate up the noodle-less stir-fry and top with the ostrich slices. Sprinkle over the chopped peanuts and the remaining chilli flakes (to taste). Dive in! PAD THAI SAUCE: In a bowl, combine the Pad Thai base, the peanut butter, the grated garlic (to taste), ½ the chilli flakes (to taste), the lemon juice (to taste), 20ml of sweetener (to taste), and 100ml of water. Set aside. OSTRICH: Place a pan over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil. 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, baste with a knob of butter. Remove from the pan and set aside to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and seasoning.
What should be prepared from my kitchen to make Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry?
Cabbage, Carrot, Dried Chilli Flakes, Garlic, Green Beans, Lemon Juice, Onion, Ostrich, Pad Thai Base, Peanut Butter, Peanuts
How many calories does Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry have?
1296 calories
How much fat content does Vilafonté’s No Noodle Ostrich Stir-fry have?
grams