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The char from the braai along with the fragrant, acidic dressing takes the humble sweet potato to the next level.
2 Tbsp (30ml) honey Grated peel and juice (60-90ml) of 2-3 limes 1-2 green chillies, deseeded and chopped
4-6 sweet potatoes, cut horizontally into 2cm-thick slices Olive oil, for rubbing Salt and milled pepper
SERVES 6-8
Dressing: Handful fresh coriander, chopped ¼ cup (60ml) olive oil 2 Tbsp (30ml) soy sauce
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COMPILED BY MELISSA NDLOVU AND GAIL DAMON PHOTOS: ESTVAN VERMEULEN FOOD ASSISTANT: KRISTEN SCHEEPERS
Don’t limit your braai to chops and wors. We get creative with some cool foods you never thought of throwing over the coals. Yip, we tried it… and it’s good!
Rub sweet potatoes in oil and season. Grill over medium coals for 5-8 minutes a side until charred. Combine dressing ingredients and serve drizzled over sweet potatoes.
GRILLED ROMAINE HEARTS WITH BLUE CHEESE DRESSING Smoky, creamy and infused with delicious umami flavour, you might never eat lettuce any other way again!
SWEET POTATO “STEAKS” WITH CHILLI-LIME AND CORIANDER DRESSING
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2 Tbsp (30ml) olive oil 2 Tbsp (30ml) miso paste or hoisin sauce 1 Tbsp (15ml) honey 2 cloves garlic, minced Salt and milled pepper 3-4 romaine lettuce hearts, halved and rinsed Chopped chives and toasted almonds, for serving
Dressing: 1 wedge (100g) blue cheese, crumbled ¼ cup (60ml) mayonnaise ¼ cup (60ml) sour cream ¼ cup (60ml) plain yoghurt 1 tsp (5ml) garlic powder Grated peel and juice (30ml) of ½ lemon Honey, to taste SERVES 6-8
Combine oil, miso paste or hoisin sauce, honey and garlic. Season. Brush basting sauce generously over both sides of lettuce hearts. Grill over hot coals for 5-8 minutes until charred, basting again as it cooks. Blitz dressing ingredients until smooth and season. Drizzle dressing over grilled lettuce and serve garnished with chives and almonds.
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2021/08/20 14:10
