The devil’s kidney’s – A new Challenge

The recipe – Devilled kidney’s I have set myself a challenge. For the next few weeks I am going to cook with only the cheapest of proteins. No more beef fillet or sirloin or rump. Even oxtail and tongue are no longer cheap, so I’ll give them a miss too. Believe it or not, it…

Pan-fried oryx with mushroom ragu and polenta

The story Ingredients: 500 grams Oryx fillet, Left whole with all silver meat and sinews removed Salt and pepper for seasoning 100 grams Unsalted butter 1 handful Thyme, Fresh stalks Ragu sauce 200 grams Chicken livers, Cleaned and chopped 100 grams Bacon, Diced 1 Carrot, Peeled and finely diced 1 medium sized Onion, Finely diced…

Omajowa Soup with Thyme and Cream

We Namibian love the rainy season. Aside from the fact that we live in a desert and that  we’re always happy for some greenery, the rainy season also means we get to enjoy Omajowas (species of Thermitomyces) , a giant mushroom that grows on termite nests. Like the nest on this photo.   The fungi…