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Greek Chickpea braai Salad

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Pasta salad is the perfect salad idea for any type of braai !

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Ingredients

  • 2 (15-oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium cucumber, chopped
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 c. chopped kalamata olives
  • 1/2 c. crumbled feta
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

FOR THE LEMON-PARSLEY VINAIGRETTE

  • 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 c. white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Make salad: In a large bowl, toss together chickpeas, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, and feta. Season with salt and pepper. 
  2. Make vinaigrette: In a jar fitted with a lid, combine olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Close the jar and shake until emulsified, then season with salt and pepper. 
  3. Dress salad with vinaigrette just before serving. 

Fresh Avocado, Tomato, and Corn Braai Salad

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 3 avocados, cubed
  • 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 small cucumber, sliced into half moons
  • 1/3 c. corn
  • 1 jalepeño, minced (optional)
  • 2 tbsp. 
  • freshly chopped coriander

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together oil, lemon juice, and cumin. Season dressing with salt and pepper. 
  2. In a large serving bowl, combine avocados, tomatoes, cucumber, corn, jalapeño, and cilantro. 
  3. Gently toss with dressing and serve immediately. 

Sword Fish Braai with Hazelnut Miso Sauce

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fish braai ideas

Ingredients

  • 2 200g swordfish steaks (about 1-inch thick)
  • 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 6 shallots, peeled and halved
  • 6 radishes, halved
  • 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp. sesame seeds
  • 1/3 c. blanched unsalted hazelnuts, lightly crushed
  • 2 tbsp. shiro miso
  • 1 tbsp. maple syrup
  • 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic, grated

Directions

  1. Preheat braai to high heat. Season swordfish steaks with 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Grill until golden brown on both sides and fairly firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes total. Transfer to serving platter. 
  2. In a large bowl, toss shallots and radishes with 1 tbsp. olive oil and 1/4 tsp. each salt and black pepper. Grill, cut-side down until lightly charred and tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to serving platter. 
  3. Make sauce: Heat a small saucepan over medium high heat (or place it right on outdoor grill).
  4. Add butter, sesame seeds, and hazelnuts. Stir often until nuts are a deep golden brown, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in miso, maple syrup, sesame oil, garlic, and 2 tbsp. water. Spoon all over swordfish and veg to serve.

Asian Salmon Fish Braai

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Ingredients

FOR THE ASIAN SPICY GLAZE

  • 4 tbsp. hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp. rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp. mirin
  • 1/2 tsp. garlic chili paste
  • 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger
  • Zest and juice of 1/2 a lime
  • 1/2 tsp.  garlic powder
  • Vegetable oil, for brushing
  • 4 (4-oz.) skin-on salmon fillets
  • Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, garlic chili paste, ginger, lime juice and zest, and garlic powder.
  2. Preheat grill on high and brush with oil. Place salmon fillets directly on grill, skin side down, and cook, 5  minutes.
  3. Using a heavy-duty spatula, carefully flip salmon and brush with barbecue sauce. 
  4. Cook another 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through.  
  5. Top salmon with more glaze, green onions, and sesame seeds to serve.

Moroccan-spiced lamb braai with apricot-couscous salad

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Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup pearl couscous
  • 1/2 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/4 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.1kg butterflied lamb leg, trimmed of excess fat, cut into 3cm pieces
  • 2 apricots, halved, pitted
  • 2/3 cup Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, divided
  • 1 cup red grapes (160g), halved
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped
  • 1 spring onion (about 35g total), thinly sliced

Directions

  1. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil and the couscous and cook for about 3 minutes, or until the couscous is lightly browned and toasted. Add 2 1/2 cups of water and 1/2 teaspoon of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer for about 8 minutes, or until the couscous is tender with a bit of a bite. Drain the couscous well and set aside to cool while the lamb cooks.
  2. Prepare a barbecue for medium-high heat. In a large bowl, mix the paprika, cayenne (if using), ground coriander, cumin and garlic powder with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt flakes and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper. Add the lamb and 1 1/2 tablespoons of oil and toss to coat. Thread the lamb onto 8 skewers. Braai the skewers, rotating as needed, for about 8 minutes in total, or until the lamb is charred all over and cooked to medium-rare doneness. Set aside to rest.
  3. Brush the fresh apricot halves with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil and barbecue the apricots for about 3 minutes, or until char marks have formed and the flesh has softened. Transfer the apricots to a chopping board and cut into wedges.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk the yoghurt, 1/2 tablespoon of vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon of sea salt flakes and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.
  5. In a wide serving bowl, toss the couscous, grapes, walnuts, dried apricots, fresh coriander, mint, spring onion and the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons of vinegar. Season to taste with salt. Top with the braai´d apricots. Serve with the lamb skewers and yoghurt dressing.

Lamb braai chops with romesco sauce

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Directions

  • 2 red capsicums (400g total)
  • 1 red truss tomato (140g)
  • 5 x 2cm slices French Bread (60g total)
  • 5 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 30g toasted slivered almonds
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 8 lamb loin chops (about 120g each)
  • 2 tbsp fresh oregano leaves

Directions

  1. Prepare a barbecue for medium-high heat. In a large bowl, toss the capsicums, tomato and French stick with 1 tbs of the oil. Barbecue the vegetables and bread, turning as needed, for about 3 mins for the bread, or until it is toasted with char marks. Transfer the bread to a chopping board. Continue barbecuing the capsicums and tomato, turning as needed, until they are charred all over and soft, about 12 mins for the tomato and 20 mins for the capsicums. Transfer the vegetables to the chopping board to cool slightly.
  2. Remove the stem and seeds from the capsicums and transfer the capsicum flesh to a blender. Coarsely chop the tomato and bread and transfer to the blender. Add almonds, vinegar, garlic and 2 tbs of the oil. Season with sea salt flakes. Blend until pureed, but not completely smooth. Season to taste with more salt or vinegar, if necessary.
  3. Coat the lamb chops with 2 tsp of oil and season with salt and pepper. Barbecue, turning once, for about 3 mins each side, or until char marks form and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the centre of the chops registers 54C. Transfer to a platter and spoon over the remaining 1 1/2 tablespoon of oil. Set aside to rest for 5 mins.
  4. Sprinkle oregano over the lamb chops and serve with the romesco sauce.

Lamb Braai, apple and blue cheese burger

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Ingredients

  • 500g  Lamb Mince
  • 1 cup (70g) stale breadcrumbs (made from day-old bread)
  • 1 Free Range Egg, lightly whisked
  • 1 brown onion, coarsely grated
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
  • 1/2 mini savoy cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1/2 mini red cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 carrot, peeled, cut into matchsticks
  • 2 tbsp pine nuts, toasted
  • 1/4 cup (75g) mayonnaise
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 6 slices Blue cheese
  • 1 Granny Smith apple, cut into 1cm-thick slices
  • 6 Hamburger Rolls, split

Directions

  1. Combine mince, breadcrumbs, egg, onion and mint in a large bowl. Season. Divide into 6 even portions. Shape each portion into a 12cm patty. Place on a plate. Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge for 30 mins to rest.
  2. Meanwhile, combine cabbage, carrot, pine nuts, mayonnaise and mustard in a large bowl. Season.
  3. Heat a braai or chargrill on high. Cook patties for 3 mins each side or until cooked through. Top with blue cheese. Cook for 1 min or until cheese starts to melt. Transfer to a plate. Add the apple to the grill and cook for 1 min each side or until lightly charred.
  4. Cook the cut side of the rolls on grill for 1 min or until lightly toasted. Place on serving plates. Top with coleslaw, apple and patties. Sandwich with roll tops and serve immediately.

Cajun lamb braai with American Coleslaw

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Ingredients

  • 4 cobs corn, husks and silks removed
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 12 Lamb Chops
  • 400g Coleslaw
  • 1/3 cup (25g) finely grated parmesan
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 20g butter, chopped

Directions

  1. Preheat a braai on high. Cook the corn , turning, for 10 mins or until charred and tender.
  2. Combine oil and Cajun seasoning in a shallow glass or ceramic dish. Add lamb and toss to coat. Cook lamb on the braai for 3 mins each side or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil and set aside for 5 mins to rest.
  3. Meanwhile, prepare coleslaw following packet directions.
  4. Combine the parmesan and paprika in a bowl. Spread the corn with butter and sprinkle with parmesan mixture. Season.
  5. Divide lamb, corn and coleslaw among serving plates.

Moroccan lamb braai skewers with couscous

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Ingredients

  • 500g Lamb Mince
  • 1/4 cup (25g) Bread Crumbs
  • 1 extra-large Free Range Egg, whisked
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Ground Cumin Seeds
  • 2 1/2 tbsp olive oil, divided
  • 1 cup (200g) Couscous
  • 1/2 cup (140g) Greek Style Natural Yoghurt
  • 1 lemon, zest finely grated, juiced
  • 40g Baby Spinach & Rocket

Directions

  1. Prepare a barbecue for medium-high heat. In a large bowl, mix the lamb, breadcrumbs, egg, garlic, cumin, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Divide into 8 balls.
  2. Place the meatballs on 8 metal or soaked bamboo skewers. Shape to form a 2cm-thick, 4cm x 10cm sausage along each skewer, packing tightly. Rub with 1 tbs of the oil. Cook, turning as needed, for 8-10 mins or until browned on all sides and cooked through. Transfer to a serving platter for 5 mins to rest.
  3. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan over high heat, bring 1 cup (250ml) water, 1/2 tablespoon oil and a pinch of salt to boil. Remove from heat. Stir in couscous. Cover tightly and stand for 5 mins or until liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Fluff with a fork. Season.
  4. In a small bowl, mix yoghurt, lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange couscous and spinach and rocket on a serving platter. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Season with salt and pepper. Top with skewers and serve with the sauce.

Mediterranean Herb-Rubbed Lamb braai Chops

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Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp. dried oregano
  • 2 tbsp. dry mustard
  • 2 tbsp. ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp. dried thyme
  • 1 tbsp. dried sage
  • kosher salt
  • Pepper
  • 8 small lamb loin chops
  • 1 tsp. olive oil
  • Green salad

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 250 degrees c. Make the rub: In a small bowl, combine the oregano, mustard, coriander, thyme, sage, and 1 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Rub 3 tablespoons of the herb mixture into both sides of the lamb chops.
  2. Heat the braai to medium-high heat. Cook the lamb until browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking sheet and roast, 4 to 6 minutes for medium-rare. Serve with salad, if desired.
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