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CRISPY BREADED FISH FILLETS RECIPE

Ingredients:

• 4 white fish fillets (like cod or haddock), about 150–200 g each
• 1 cup all‑purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 ½ cups breadcrumbs (panko works great for extra crunch)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ¼ tsp paprika (optional)
• Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
• Lemon wedges & fresh parsley for serving
• Tartar sauce or aioli (optional, recipe below)

Method:

1. Prep the fish: Pat fillets dry with paper towel. Season both sides with salt, pepper & paprika.
2. Set up breading station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, breadcrumbs in a third.
3. Bread the fillets: Dredge each fillet in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing gently so crumbs stick.
4. Fry: Heat 1–2 cm oil in a skillet over medium‑high heat. When oil is hot (test with a breadcrumb – it should sizzle), fry fillets 3–4 min per side until golden brown & fish flakes easily with a fork. Work in batches to avoid crowding.
5. Drain: Transfer cooked fillets to a paper‑towel‑lined plate to remove excess oil.
6. Serve: Plate with lemon wedges, parsley, and the white dipping sauce shown (tartar or simple mayo‑lemon mix).

Simple Tartar Sauce (optional):

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tbsp finely chopped pickles or capers
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  Mix all ingredients and chill 15 min before serving.

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*–  CLASSIC SLOW ‑COOKED POT ROAST WITH RED WINE & ROOT VEG RECIPE:

Ingredients

• 3‑4 lb beef chuck roast
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups red wine (full‑bodied)
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 carrots, cut into chunks
• 2 parsnips or potatoes, cut into chunks
• 2 beetroot, sliced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt & pepper to taste

Method

1. Sear the roast: heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium‑high heat. Season the beef with salt & pepper, then brown it on all sides, about 4 min per side. Remove & set aside.
2. Sauté veggies: in the same pot, add onion & garlic, cook 3 min until softened. Stir in tomato paste for 1 min.
3. Deglaze: pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits. Let simmer 5 min to reduce slightly.
4. Add broth, thyme, bay leaves, and the roast back into the pot. Bring to a gentle boil.
5. Add root veg (carrots, potatoes, beetroot) around the meat.
6. Slow cook: cover the pot and transfer to a preheated oven at 300 °F (150 °C) for 3–4 hours, or cook on low in a slow‑cooker for 8 hours, until the meat is fork‑tender.
7. Finish: remove the roast & veg, skim fat from the sauce, and adjust seasoning. Slice the beef, serve with the veg & pour the red‑wine sauce over the top.

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* –  CURRIED LAMB JOES (Spiced Lamb on Warm Naan):

Ingredients

1. 500 g lamb mince
2. 2 tbsp curry powder
3. 1 tsp cumin
4. 1 tsp coriander
5. 1 onion, finely chopped
6. 2 garlic cloves, minced
7. 1 tbsp ginger paste
8. 400 ml coconut milk or tomato sauce
9. 2 tbsp oil
10. Salt & pepper to taste
11. Naan bread (fresh or warmed)
12. Yogurt or raita for topping
13. Fresh cilantro & green chili for garnish

Method

1. Sauté onion, garlic & ginger in oil until soft.
2. Add lamb mince, brown it well.
3. Stir in curry powder, cumin & coriander; cook 2 min.
4. Mix in coconut milk or tomato sauce; simmer 15‑20 min until thick.
5. Season with salt & pepper.
6. Warm naan bread on a skillet or oven.
7. Spoon the curried lamb onto the naan, drizzle yogurt, and sprinkle cilantro & sliced green chili.

Tips

• Use lamb shoulder mince for richer flavor.
• Adjust curry spice to your heat preference.
• Serve with extra raita or pickles on the side.

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* –  A TRADITIONAL SOUTH AFRICAN BRAAI (Barbecue Meat) PLATTER .

Here’s a basic recipe for the main components:

Braai (grilled) meat

1. Ingredients: beef short ribs, pork sausages (boerewors), salt, pepper, garlic, BBQ sauce or marinade.
2. Method: marinate meat in garlic, salt, pepper & sauce for 2–4 hours. Grill over hot coals, turning until charred and cooked through (ribs ~30–40 min, sausages ~15–20 min).

Potjie with pap & beans

1. Ingredients: maize meal (for pap), beans, onions, tomatoes, carrots, broth, spices (salt, pepper, paprika).
2. Method: cook pap separately by mixing maize meal with boiling water (1:3 ratio) and stirring until thick. For the potjie, sauté onions, add tomatoes, carrots, beans, spices & broth; simmer 30 min. Mix in cooked pap or serve pap on the side.

Serving
Arrange grilled meat, potjie dish, fresh veggies (tomatoes, peppers, chilies) on a wooden board for presentation.

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