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Appel-vy-spekboomslaai met fetaroom

Appel-vy-spekboomslaai met fetaroom

Tru-Cape het die lieflikste Flash Gala-appels by my voordeur afgelewer met ‘n gepaste boodskap: Takeaways from nature. Is dit nie mooi nie? Ek kan nie met sulke lieflike appels kook nie en eet dit vars as ‘n versnapering en of gebruik dit in slaai.

My appel-vy-spekboomslaai met fetaroom is ‘n heerlike seisoenale slaai en die fetaroom het al my vriende uitgeboul. Meeste mense maak dit met room, maar melk werk net so goed. Neem twee ringe feta en so +- ¼ koppie melk (of room as jy dit ryker wil hê) en verwerk dit vir ‘n paar minute in jou voedselverwerker of handstok (+-4 minute) tot romerig en glad (met gee feta-stukkies). Gooi ‘n paar blaartjies pietersielie of basiliekruid vir ekstra geur by. As dit te loperig is plaas in die yskas vir so ‘n uur om te verdik.

Die fetaroom is heerlik saam met rou babagroente, met ‘n ciabatta en geroosterde tamaties en dit gee enige slaai daardie romerige soutsmaak wat jy soek. Spekboom is volop en eksperimenteer gerus met dié suur blaartjies in slaaie.

Appel-vy-spekboomslaai met fetaroom
 
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Ingredients
  • 2 appels, in dun ringe gesny (plaas in suurlemoenwater tot jy dit gebruik)
  • 8 vye, in kwarte gesny
  • spekboomblaartjies
  • ‘n paar blaartjies basiliekruid en kruisement, nie baie nie
  • handvol neute (opsioneel)
  • Fetaroom:
  • 2 ringe feta, in stukke gebreek
  • ¼ koppie melk of room
  • gooi ’n paar blaartjies pietersielie en basiliekruid by as jy die fetaroom wil geur
Instructions
  1. Fetaroom
  2. Plaas die feta in die voedselverwerker en pols fyner. Gooi die melk of room by en verwerk vir ten minste 4-5 minute. Skraap die kante elke minuut skoon. Verwerk tot romerig en geen klontjies. As jy dit ‘n bietjie dikker wil hê plaas in yskas om te verdik.
  3. Slaai: Pak die appels en vye om ‘n slaaibord, sprinkel met kruie en spekboomblaartjies en bedien met fetaroom.

 

cauliflower soup with brie + smoked paprika + little toasts

cauliflower soup with brie + smoked paprika + little toasts

cauliflower soup with brie + smoked paprika + little toasts

Derick Henstra is the Chairman of the company that I am very fortunate to work for. He is an amazing individual, architect, artist, food lover and wine connoisseur. A while ago he told me about a cauliflower soup with brie, smoked paprika and crostini (“little toasts” in Italian) that he ate in Durban. I immediately decided that I would have to make and taste this – I made it a bit different…choosing to roast the cauliflower … well, I cannot tell you how amazing it tasted. The smoked paprika certainly compliments the roasted cauliflower and the melting brie inside gives it just that extra edge. There is not one flavour that overpowers the other and all seems to come together in perfect harmony … it is a simple + beautiful bowl of joy! This one is for you dh … carpe diem.

Note: Smoked paprika is a wonderful ingredient but please use it sparingly + with respect. You can easily overpower the dish with its strong flavour. I bought the smoked paprika at Newport Deli in Cape Town.

cauliflower soup with brie + smoked paprika + little toasts

 

roasted cauliflower soup with brie + smoked paprika + little toasts
 
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Serves: 6
Ingredients
  • 2 Cauliflower heads – cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 Big onion – cut into quarters
  • 2T Olive oil
  • 2 Cup water
  • 1 Chicken or Vegetable stock cube
  • 2 Cups full-cream milk (if you want it richer you can replace one cup of milk with cream or you can use fat free milk as a more healthier option)
  • 20g Butter (or more 🙂 )
  • 1 Large pinch of salt
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 125g Brie cheese – cut into 6 pieces
  • Smoked Paprika to sprinkle over the soup.
  • Preparing the "little toasts"
  • Cut a French loaf into thin slices and toast in toaster.
Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 180 degrees.
  2. Put cauliflower and onion in bowl – pour the olive oil over it and swirl the contents around in the bowl until all the vegetable pieces are lightly covered in oil. Place on baking tray and bake in the oven for +- 25 - 30 minutes until roasted and browned.
  3. Take a pot, add the water and the stock cube.
  4. Add the cauliflower and onion and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. Add the milk and liquidize. It will have a nice thick consistency. If you find the consistency too thick just add a bit of extra milk.
  6. Add the butter and season with salt and pepper. Please taste and use more salt if needed.
  7. Pour piping hot soup into bowls. Put a wedge of brie in each, then add the "little toasts" on top and sprinkle lightly with smoked paprika!
  8. Tuck-in and enjoy!