Episode 8 - Cooking Oryx (venison) Steaks - Sossusvlei - Namibia

oryx steaks

🥗Healthier: bison steaks

💰Cheaper: beef steaks

Bison is leaner while beef is more widely available.

flour

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Almond flour is gluten-free and adds a nutty flavor.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits, while canola is more affordable.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed is a great egg substitute for binding.

Marinate the oryx fillet with vinegar, salt, meat spices, black pepper, and fresh garlic for half an hour.

Cook mieliepap (maize meal) in water over a slow flame for at least 30 to 45 minutes.

Prepare the tomato relish by cooking onion, tomato, red peppers, and parsley in olive oil until soft.

Coat the marinated oryx fillet in flour.

Heat oil in a pan until hot and cook the fillet until golden brown, turning to ensure even cooking.

Add butter to the pan for flavor while cooking the fillet.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary

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