SAVOURY MUFFINS

Hmmm, The weather in my part of South Africa, makes me want to quickly whip this up.  I actually have tried this one before, It is Simple and delicious.  Humarah Assan, another of our Group Admins, has been sharing this recipe for years, and has become a firm favourite with all who have tried it.
A perfect Treat to pack away for lunch/lunch boxes, Or just as good with your morning tea.  WE HEART IT ... and it keeps with our #WANTNOTWASTENOT ideas...

Go on, give this one a try, and drop us your feedbacks.

Savoury Muffin

(Kindly shared on by Humarah Assan - Watalotwegot)

2 cups Self raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
Half tsp salt
1 Tblspn Italian herbs
1 egg
1 cup milk
Half can creamstyle sweet corn
Half cup oil
1 cup grated cheese
Sum pepper of ur choice cubed fine
Any left over chick, meat or steak

Method:
Mix all the above ingredients together. Greese a muffin tin. Add 2 dessert spoons of batter . bake at 180°c for 20- 25 mins

Note
The original rec was taken from another cooking group. It was an eggless savoury muffin. I tweeked it to my liking n came up wud dis. So if u r a vegetarian u can leave out d eggs n meat part. Also dat rec said mixed herbs but I used Italian herbs. It also said 3|4 cup milk but I felt it was too little so made it 1.

Hope u lovelies give it a try. Super easy n super soft n tasty

* tsp = teaspoon

* Tblspn = Tablespoon

BRAISED VENISON FILLETS

Now Venison is not everyones choice, but there is always a 1st time to try something new.  If you are 'GAME' (wink, wink) ... then this is one recipe you should try.  Kindly shared by one of our Admins on group,  Bibi Ayesha, Who shows us how to turn this venison, into a delectable dish.

If you think that looks delicious, then here is the recipe for you to try...

Braised Venison Fillets 

Sunnyside Classics 

By Bibi Ayesha Kadwa  (Watalotwegot)

2 fresh fillets of Venison
At least 500g
Cut into medium slices

Marinate
1 tblsp garlic
1 tsp ginger garlic
1 tblsp Vinegar..i use white grape
Half tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp tevsn braai spice
Half tsp chilli pdr..or paprika
2 tsp rajah curry powder..mix masala
Salt or aromat..aBout 1 tsp
Mix well and leave to marinate

1 onion sliced
2 to 3 tblsp ghee
Makes lovely golden wagaar..set aside

2 to 3 large tomatoes
Put in a microwave for a few minutes
Remove and pull away the skin
Careful not to burn
Smash the tomatoes

In a heavy based pan
Add some ghee..u can use the ghee from the fried onion
Heat up and add in the meat
Fry on medium to high
Add in some curry leaves
When the water burns out and u get a sear add in the tomatoes and cook further
Last add in the fried onions
Sprinkle garum masala
Add whole green chillies
Chopped dhania
☀️☀️enjoy with hot rotis

*tsp = teaspoon

*tblsp = Tablespoon

*wagaar (frying until onions are golden brown)

Gravy Steak

Now this looks like an AMAZING SPREAD by Hajira Farook, WE HEART IT!!!

We hope you give this recipe, kindly shared by her, a try, and do drop us your feedbacks.

Gravy Steak

Recipe Credit Hajira Farook (Watalotwegot)
@hrns_cuisine

500g Rump Steak Tenderized with mallet
1 onion sliced
1 - 2 tomatoes grated
1 tsp garlic
1 tsp Red Masala
1 tsp steak & chops spice
1 tsp Barbecue Spice
2 Tbs Steers Barbecue sauce (optional)
A splash of Soya sauce and Worcester
Sauce
1 tsp black pepper
A good sprinkle of Inna Paarman green onion, garlic & black pepper & cajun
3 Tbs tomato purée
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt to taste

Fry onions in oil until golden brown, then add steak and cook until juices of the meat go down, then add tomatoes and all the spices and the tomato purée. Allow to cook on low adding a little water to create a nice thick gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and steamed veggies.

* tsp = teaspoon
* Tbs = Tablespoon

Thai Fish Cakes

Spicing her way into 2019, Is Melanie Kramer.  We love the unique meals that she prepares for her family, and kindly shares her recipe for all to enjoy on WATALOTWEGOT.

Here is what she had to say on her post to the group recently...

"This was certainly a winner in my home this evening, Thai Fish Cakes with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce. It was simply delicious, and the blend of flavour in both the fish cakes and the sauce was nothing short of amazing. You must try (Hubby complained of the burn 😊)" ~ Melanie~

Take a look at this...

Give it a try, and do drop us your comments and feedbacks.

THAI FISH CAKES
(Melanie Kramar- Watalotwegot)

600g hake fillets
3 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves chopped
2 tsp grated ginger
250ml chopped coriander
3 tbsp red curry paste
Zest of 2 limes
1-2 tsp chili paste or chopped chilies
2 tbsp corn flour
1 egg beaten
1 bunch spring onions chopped, finely chopped
Oi for shallow frying

Process hake, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, coriander, curry paste, zest and chili in food processor for 20 seconds. Add cornfour and egg and bitz another 10 seconds. Do not over process. Transfer to mixing bowl and add spring onions. Mix till evenly combined. Rest in fridge for half an hour. Use wet hands and mix 2 tbsp mixture per patty – fatten slightly for even cooking. Heat large non-tick pan with 3 cm oil. Fry over moderate heat 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towel.

SWEET THAI CHILI SAUCE
(Melanie Kramar)

Ingredients
1/2 cup rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
1/2 cup white sugar (plus 2 tablespoons)
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons sherry (or Shaoxing Rice Wine)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp dried crushed chili
1 ½ tbsp cornstarch (dissolved in 3 to 4 tablespoons cool water)

Here’s how to make it -

Place all ingredients—except the cornstarch-water mixture—in a saucepan or pot. Bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to medium and let boil for 10 minutes, or until reduced by half. Reduce heat to low and add the cornstarch-water mixture. Stir to incorporate and continue stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens about 2 minutes. Then remove from heat and check seasoning.

GREEN BANANA CURRY

DID YOU KNOW... You can Cook a meal with GREEN BANANAS!  Living on the East coast of South Africa, many like Priya Pillay, will vouch on the abundance of this fruit, due to the tropical climate.  Growing up on the East Coast myself, I remember family and neighbours all having at least One banana tree in their yards.  Even if there was no banana tree in the yards, Bananas are so readily available at many stores in South Africa.  

This is what Priya Reckons about this delicious looking dish she prepared: 

"I love this so much that I could eat it nearly everyday. I've even eaten it on toast and crackers; with rice, bread, roti or on its own with salad. Simply delicious."

Well there you have it, REASON ENOUGH to give this curry a try soon. Perfect for those #Meatfree meal days 😉

THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WITH US PRIYA.

GREEN BANANA CURRY

(Kindly shared by Priya Pillay - WATALOTWEGOT)

10 green bananas
Oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 large onions sliced
6 green chillies split in half
4 fat cloves garlic sliced
1 sprig curry leaves
1 tomato diced
Salt
1 tsp tumeric
2 tsp kashmiri masala
Water

Peel and slice banana into 2mm thick rounds Heat oil in pot. Add mustard seeds. When it starts to splutter add onion, garlic, chillies and curry leaves. Fry until onions are light brown. Add salt, masala and tumeric. Fry for 30 seconds then add tomatoes and cook for about 2 minutes. Add banana to pot with about quarter cup water. Mix well. Cook on medium heat until banana is soft but not mushy. May need to add slightly more water as required when cooking.

BEEF LASAGNA

WHAT TO COOK DILEMMA.... SORTED!!!, All Thanks to MELANIE KRAMAR from our WATALOTWEGOT FACEBOOK GROUP.  Here she shows us how to make a decadent meal, that is simply comforting. So if you are planning an ITALIAN INSPIRED MEAL SOON, do give this one a try.

LASAGNA
(Melanie Kramar) - Watalotwegot

Ingredients:

Lasagna sheets, soaked in hot water
750 gr lean beef mince
1 onion chopped
3 minced garlic cloves
1 punnet of mushrooms sliced (optional)
1 can Italian tomatoes
1 sachet tomato paste
Red pepper flakes
Black pepper
250 ml beef stock
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp Italian herbs
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 Bay leaf

Filling
2 tubs cottage cheese (1 garlic and herb) (Ricotta cheese can also be used)
2 eggs
Salt and fresh ground black pepper
½ cup parmesan cheese
1/8th tsp nutmeg
2 tbsp chopped parsley
(Mix together with electric hand mixer)

1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese

Method

Heat olive oil, add beef mince and fry till beef changes colour breaking up beef ensuring no clumps. Add, onion, garlic, and mushroom and fry till vegetables are cooked. Add canned tomatoes, tomato paste, stock, salt, pepper, chili flakes, Italian season, thyme, oregano, bay leaf and chopped parsley. Simmer for 2 hours on low heat stirring occasionally. Remove bay leaf.

Preheat oven to 180 °C .

Pour a layer of meat sauce at bottom of baking dish. Layer lasagna sheets making sure they don’t overlap. Spread a 1/3 of the cottage cheese filling, Sprinkle some mozzarella over. Spoon meat sauce over. Repeat layers ending with lasagna sheets. Cover with parmesan & mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle some parsley. Cover with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes till golden. Enjoy.

STRAWBERRY DESSERT

It's almost SPRING, and Strawberries are in abundance again in many stores in South Africa.  Many a strawberry farm even have a Strawberry picking day during Spring months, when families can come out onto the farms and pick, eat, and purchase strawberries.

I love anything strawberry, DO YOU?  And look how amazing this Strawberry Dessert looks😍.  This was kindly shared on by Ayesha Randeree, on our Facebook Group, and has been made a few times by our members.  So why not give this one a try, when you need something easy, yet delightful, to spoil your family and guests.

Strawberry Dessert (Ayesha Randeree) - Watalotwegot

500 ml fresh cream

2 tubs cream cheese

3/4 cup Icing sugar or according to taste

1/2 tsp strawberry essence

Boudoir Biscuits

2 tins Canned strawberries drain and blitz till smooth. Reserve some for drizzling over

Dessert

Line loaf tin with cling film overlapping the sides

Beat together cream cheese, fresh cream, icing sugar and essence till thick 

Layer boudoir biscuits, cream cheese and strawberries

Continue layering ending off with boudoir

Leave in fridge to set overnight or few hours 

Unmould onto serving platter

Pour over reserved strawberries 

Garnish with fresh mint leaves

Tip: Leave cream cheese outside to soften for about an hour before making dessert