Quinoa and broccoli braai Salad

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Ingredients

  • 75g broccoli, cut into small florets
  • 50g podded frozen edamame
  • 75g (1/2 cup) cooked quinoa
  • 75g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh continental parsley leaves
  • 2 tsp chopped roasted unsalted almonds
  • 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp hummus
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Directions

  1. Steam, boil or microwave broccoli and edamame for 2 minutes or until tender. Drain. Refresh under cold running water. Drain.
  2. Arrange the broccoli, edamame, quinoa and tomato in a serving bowl.
  3. Sprinkle with parsley and almonds .
  4. Drizzle over lemon juice and oil . Season.
  5. Dollop with hummus to serve.

Nutty broccoli and cauliflower braai Salad

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Ingredients

  • 800g cauliflower, cut into florets
  • 500g broccoli, cut into florets
  • 320g jar marinated goats’ cheese
  • 1 lemon, zested, juiced
  • 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 1 large green apple, cut into thin sticks
  • 45g box lemon & herb dukkah
  • 1/2 cup natural sliced almonds

Directions

  1. Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil over a high heat. Add cauliflower and return to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Add broccoli. Cook for 4 minutes. Drain and refresh in a large bowl of iced water. Drain and place in a large bowl.
  3. Drain ⅓ cup oil from the cheese into a jug.
  4. Whisk in 2 tbs lemon juice and parsley.
  5. Add to cauliflower mixture with apple and half of the dukkah. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
  6. Transfer the cauliflower mixture to a serving platter. Crumble over the cheese, sprinkle with remaining dukkah, almonds and lemon zest. Serve.

Roasted sweet potato braai salad with chilli mayo

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Ingredients

  • 3 sweet potatoes, cut into thick wedges
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup (150g) S&W Whole Egg Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbs chilli paste with soya bean oil (available from Asian food shops – substitute chilli jam)
  • Zest and juice of 1 lime (we used a microplane)
  • 1 chorizo, casing removed, thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, toasted
  • 1 bunch coriander, sprigs picked
  • 2 cups watercress

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 200°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper and arrange sweet potato in a single layer. Drizzle with oil and season. Roast for 25 minutes or until tender and lightly caramelised.
  2. Meanwhile, to make chilli mayo, place mayonnaise, chilli paste, lime zest and juice in a food processor and whiz until smooth and combined. Season.
  3. Place chorizo in a non-stick frypan over medium-low heat. Cook, tossing frequently, for 4 minutes until crisp and golden.
  4. Arrange sweet potato in a large serving dish. Scatter with chorizo, pumpkin seeds, coriander and watercress. Drizzle with chilli mayo to serve.

Asian mason jar braai salad

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked brown rice (150g uncooked), cooled
  • 1 (500g) sweet potato, peeled, roughly chopped, roasted, cooled
  • Seeds of 1 pomegranate
  • 100g baby spinach leaves
  • 1 large carrot, finely shredded
  • 2 cooked chicken breast fillets, shredded
  • 1 cup (100g) mixed sprouts

ASIAN DRESSING (MAKES 150ML)

  • 1 cup coriander leaves
  • 1cm piece ginger, finely grated
  • 1 small red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) coconut milk
  • 2 tbs apple juice or coconut water
  • 1 tbs honey or coconut sugar
  • 1 tsp white miso paste

Directions

  1. For the dressing, place all the ingredients in a small food processor and whiz until combined. If not using immediately, transfer to a small jar, secure with a lid and chill for up to 1 week. Shake well to serve.
  2. Divide the Asian dressing among four 2 cup (500ml) Mason jars. Divide the rice, followed by sweet potato, pomegranate seeds, spinach, carrot, chicken and sprouts among jars, pressing down after adding each ingredient to form separate layers. Seal with lids and chill until ready to serve.
  3. To serve, tip the contents of each jar into a bowl and gently toss to combine.

Yoghurt and lime chicken Braai

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Ingredients:

  • 1.6kg whole chicken, butterflied
  • 1/4 cup (30g) ras el hanout (Moroccan spice blend from Middle Eastern food stores and selected grocers)
  • 1 cup (280g) thick Greek-style yoghurt
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • Lime wedges, to serve

Directions

  1. Cut 2 shallow slits in each breast and leg, then rub salt flakes all over the chicken.
  2. Combine ras el hanout, yoghurt, lemon juice and 1 tsp salt in a large bowl. Add chicken and turn to coat well. Chill for at least 2 hours or overnight to marinate.
  3. Preheat a braai with a hood to medium-high.)Remove chicken from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Drizzle with oil and cook, breast-side down, for 5 minutes or until golden.
  5. Turn and cook for a further 5 minutes or until golden. Close barbecue hood and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 30-40 minutes. Rest, loosely covered with foil, for 10 minutes.
  6. Season grilled chicken with salt and serve with lime.

Garlic and oregano chicken Braai

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Ingredients:

  • 4 Chicken Drumsticks 
  • 1/2 cup (75g) white sesame seeds
  • 1 tbs white (shiro) miso paste
  • 1/3 cup (80ml) sesame oil
  • 2 tbs white wine vinegar
  • 4 Lebanese cucumbers
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • Dill sprigs and lemon cheeks, to serve

MARINADE

  • 500g thick Greek-style yoghurt
  • 1/2 bunch oregano, leaves picked
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 long red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

Directions

  1. For the marinade, place all ingredients in a food processor and whiz to combine. Transfer marinade to a large bowl and add the chicken. Toss to coat, then cover and chill for 1 hour to marinate.
  2. To make the dressing, whisk sesame seeds, miso, sesame oil and vinegar in a bowl until combined.
  3. Using the back of a knife, gently crush the cucumbers until cracks begin to appear down their sides. Cut cucumbers into 2cm-thick slices and add to the dressing. Toss to coat. Set aside until required.
  4. Heat a barbecue or chargrill pan to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and drizzle with olive oil.
  5. Cook chicken skin-side down for 3-4 minutes until grill marks appear. Reduce heat to medium, then turn chicken and cook, covered (use aluminium foil if using a chargrill pan), for 20 minutes or until cooked through.
  6. Arrange chicken on a platter, top with dill and serve with smashed cucumber and lemon cheeks.

Spiced chicken and eggplant skewers Braai

Spiced Chicken and Eggplant Skewers are a delicious and aromatic addition to your braai. Tender chunks of marinated chicken and smoky eggplant are threaded onto skewers, creating a harmonious blend of flavors and textures. The chicken is infused with a blend of spices, providing a warm and savory taste, while the eggplant absorbs the marinade, becoming perfectly charred and flavorful on the grill. These skewers are not only visually appealing but also bursting with delightful, mouth-watering flavors, making them an ideal choice for a memorable braai experience.

Ingredients:

  • 450g chicken thigh fillets, cut into 3cm pieces
  • 1 medium eggplant, cut into 3cm pieces
  • 6 sprigs curry leaves
  • 1/3 cup (100g) eggplant pickle (from Indian/asian supermarket)
  • 3 tsp garam masala (Indian spice mix)
  • 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
  • 4cm piece (20g) ginger, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) sunflower oil
  • Thinly sliced long green chilli & nigella seeds, to serve

CORIANDER AND GREEN CHILLI DRESSING

  • 1/3 cup (95g) Greek yoghurt
  • 1/2 bunch coriander, stalks and leaves chopped
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1 long green chilli, chopped

Directions

  1. For the dressing, place all ingredients in a food processor and whiz to combine. Transfer to a bowl and chill until needed.
  2. Thread chicken and eggplant onto skewers, alternating between each. Using a mortar and pestle, pound leaves of 3 sprigs curry leaves until finely ground. Add pickle, garam masala, garlic, ginger and oil, and stir to combine. Brush pickle mixture over skewers.
  3. Heat a chargrill pan or barbecue to medium heat. Grill skewers, turning frequently and brushing with cooking juices, for 12-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and eggplant is tender. Add the remaining 3 curry leaf sprigs to the grill for the last 4 minutes of cooking to crisp slightly.
  4. Place skewers on a serving platter and top with grilled curry leaves, sliced chilli and nigella seeds. Serve with dressing.

Harissa sirloin Steak Braai

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbs harissa paste
  • 100ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large rump beef steak (about 600g), about 3cm thick
  • 600g small potatoes
  • 1 cup each parsley, mint and dill leaves, half finely chopped
  • ½ bunch chives, half finely chopped, remaining cut into 3cm lengths
  • 1 tbs each wholegrain and Dijon mustard
  • Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 zucchini, thinly sliced into matchsticks (we used a julienne peeler)
  • 2 small green apples, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup (40g) pumpkin seed, toasted

Directions

  1. Combine harissa, 1 tbs oil, ½ tsp salt flakes and some freshly ground pepper on a large dish. Add steak and rub mixture all over. Leave to marinate and come to room temperature for 20 minutes.
  2. Place potatoes in a saucepan, cover with cold salted water, bring to the boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside to steam and cool briefly, then thinly slice.
  3. To make a dressing, combine finely chopped herbs, both mustards, remaining oil, and lemon juice and zest in a screwtop jar, season and shake until emulsified. Add a third of the dressing to the warm potatoes and toss gently to coat. Place on a platter.
  4. Heat braai to high, add steak and cook, turning once, for 4-5 minutes for medium rare or until charred and cooked to your liking. Place on a plate, loosely cover with foil, leave to rest for 5 minutes, then thickly slice.
  5. Meanwhile, place zucchini, apple, pepitas and remaining herbs in a bowl, add half the remaining dressing, season and toss to coat. Place in a serving bowl.
  6. Arrange steak on a serving platter, drizzle with remaining dressing and serve with potatoes and zucchini salad.

Chorizo, Mozzarella & Peach Braai Summer Salad

Ingredients

  • 100ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ tbs red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, half crushed, half reserved
  • 4 large peaches, quartered
  • 2 cured chorizos (about 250g in total), halved lengthways
  • ½ baguette, slices diagonally
  • 1 bunch large-leaf rocket, trimmed
  • 1 large (about 125g in total) mozzarella ball, torn
  • ¼ cup (25g) walnuts, toasted, chopped
  • 1 cup basil leaves

Directions

  1. Preheat the barbecue or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. To make a dressing, combine ¼ cup (60ml) oil, vinegar, mustard and crushed garlic in a screwtop jar, season, secure with lid and shake to combine. Set aside
  3. Brush peaches, chorizo and baguette slices with remaining oil. Grill peaches and chorizo cut-side down for 3 minutes or until charred. Turn and cook for 2 minutes or until charred. Set aside on a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Grill bread a minute each side, then rub one side of each with cut side of reserved garlic.
  4. Cut chorizo pieces into quarters. Place rocket in a large serving bowl with mozzarella, top with chorizo and peaches, scatter with walnuts and basil, drizzle with half the dressing (remaining will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks) and serve with grilled baguette.

Chorizo, Mozzarella & Peach Braai Summer Salad

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Ingredients

  • 100ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ tbs red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic, half crushed, half reserved
  • 4 large peaches, quartered
  • 2 cured chorizos (about 250g in total), halved lengthways
  • ½ baguette, slices diagonally
  • 1 bunch large-leaf rocket, trimmed
  • 1 large (about 125g in total) mozzarella ball, torn
  • ¼ cup (25g) walnuts, toasted, chopped
  • 1 cup basil leaves

Directions

  1. Preheat the barbecue or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
  2. To make a dressing, combine ¼ cup (60ml) oil, vinegar, mustard and crushed garlic in a screwtop jar, season, secure with lid and shake to combine. Set aside
  3. Brush peaches, chorizo and baguette slices with remaining oil. Grill peaches and chorizo cut-side down for 3 minutes or until charred. Turn and cook for 2 minutes or until charred. Set aside on a plate and loosely cover with foil to keep warm. Grill bread a minute each side, then rub one side of each with cut side of reserved garlic.
  4. Cut chorizo pieces into quarters. Place rocket in a large serving bowl with mozzarella, top with chorizo and peaches, scatter with walnuts and basil, drizzle with half the dressing (remaining will keep refrigerated for up to 2 weeks) and serve with grilled baguette.

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