African stir-fry

Thanks to our partners at Mateya Safari Lodge in Madikwe Game Reserve for this recipe. This is a malaria-free area, so its perfect if you wish to experience safari without fussing with malarial prophylactics. Call us if you'd like to plan a visit and try some of their kudu stir fry after a great day of game viewing!

Traditional Kudu stir-fry

Ingredients

500g boned kudu chuck, cut into strips (may substitute beef or bison)
75ml cooking oil
2 large onions, sliced
1 green bell pepper, seeded and julienned
3 carrots, julienned
200g spinach, shredded
300g sliced mushrooms
1 small cauliflower separated into florets
410g tinned pineapple pieces, drained, juice reserved for sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Preparation

•Heat oil in a wok or heavy frying pan. Brown meat in hot oil.
•Add veggies in the order given above. Fry for a few minutes, stirring constantly.
•Mix sauce ingredients of your choice and add to meat.
•Simmer for 2 minutes or until sauce thickens.
•Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with cooked rice.

Bon appetit!

Photo courtesy Mateya Safari Lodge - Werner Dippenaar