Lesotho’s Braai
Braai is a mouthwatering barbequing technique using aromatic wood to roast meat. The recipe can be traced to the Dutch word braden,– meaning to roast or barbecue. Braai, the Afrikaans word from South Africa, has replaced the original word.
Equipment
Wood Fire Grill
Ingredients
- Fork
- 3 kilos of beef
- 1 tbsp Coriander seeds
- ¼ cup of olive oil
- 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- ½ cup of lemon juice
- ½ tbsp of salt to taste
- 2 tbsp of black pepper
Instructions
- Wash the meat and put it in a large bowl. Use the fork to make invisible holes in the meat on both sides.
- Pour drops of lemon juice on one side of the meat and leave it to marinate for 10 minutes. Turn the meat over and repeat the process on the opposite side.
- Pour a few drops of Balsamic vinegar on the meat and leave it for 10 minutes. The lemon juice and vinegar help to soften the meat.
- Add bits of salt, black pepper, curry powder, and coriander seeds to the meat and rub them thoroughly using your fingers. To get the best flavor, refrigerate and marinate the meat overnight.
- Prepare the fire using enough wood that will last to cook or roast the meat.
- For the best result, start the fire on one side of the wood grill and move the hot coals to the other side.
- Cut an onion into two and rub it on the grill to prevent the meat from sticking.
- Rub a few drops of olive oil on each piece of meat once you’re ready to put it on the grill.
- You can also rub some oil on the grill before placing the meat on it.
- Make sure the wood turns into hot coals before placing the meat on the grill.
- Leave the meat to cook until you see a liquid form at the top.
- Turn it over and only turn it again when you notice the liquid form at the top.
- Once the meat turns grey-brown, it’s ready.
- You can also stick an internal thermometer in it to check if it’s done. A well-cooked braai will read around 72°C.
- Take the meat off the grill and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
- Serve with drinks of your choice as you share stories with family or friends.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 396kcalCarbohydrates: 25.07gProtein: 21.92gFat: 23.58gSaturated Fat: 7.553gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.378gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.013gTrans Fat: 0.06gCholesterol: 71mgSodium: 1240mgPotassium: 614mgFiber: 8.8gSugar: 8.62g