Caramelised Onion & Boerie Bites | The PERFECT Proudly South African Game Day Snacks

boerewors

🥗Healthier: chicken sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Chicken sausage reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nut cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nut cheese is dairy-free, while processed cheese is often less expensive.

Rinse the potatoes and add them to a large heatproof bowl. Add ¾ cup water and cover the bowl with a microwave-safe lid.

Microwave the potatoes on high for 25 minutes at 700W or until the potatoes are soft. Toss them halfway through.

Remove the bowl from the microwave using oven mitts and drain any remaining water. Mash the potatoes while hot, add in the butter and mix well until the mash is soft and creamy. Season to taste with ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and refrigerate to cool.

Place an oiled pan over a low heat and add in the onions. Sauté until soft and golden, stirring frequently for about 10 minutes.

Pour in the Klipdrift & Cola and allow it to cook down for another 8-10 minutes or until thick, jammy and rich in colour. Season to taste with ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper.

Scoop 2 heaped tablespoons of mashed potato into the palm of your hand, roll it into a ball and flatten. Place 1 heaped teaspoon of the caramelised onion filling into the centre, place a sliced boerewors piece on top and bring the potato corners together. Roll carefully to form a ball.

Dip the rolled balls lightly into the flour to coat before dipping into the egg. Allow the excess egg to drip off before rolling the balls through the crushed cornflakes and packing them on a plate. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes for easy handling.

Heat the oil in a large pot, about 4cm deep.

Carefully drop the balls into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the balls from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towel to drain.

Serve immediately with tomato sauce, fresh coriander sprigs and a glass of icy cold Klipdrift & Cola.

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