Game SA
GAME ABATTOIRS AND MEAT ESTABLISHMENTS OF SOUTH AFRICA
Garlic & Mushroom Game steak
Any specie will work
Ingredients:
4 kudu sirloin steaks (150–200g each)
Flaky sea salt and coarsely ground black pepper
1 T olive oil
2 T butter
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 cup cream
Chives, for garnishing
1 punnet of button mushrooms
METHOD
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Preheat the oven to 180°C.
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Pat the steaks dry and season with salt and pepper. Panfry in heated oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
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Remove and place in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
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On the stove, heat the remaining butter in the same pan. Slice the mushrroms, add to the pan and stir-fry over a brisk heat.
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Stir in the garlic. Pour in the cream and allow to reduce and thicken. Check seasoning.
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Serve the steaks topped with the sauce and garnished with chives.
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On the side, serve steamed potatoes or a mix of salad greens.
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Cook's note: ring the changes by serving the steaks with a bitter chocolate sauce spiced with chilli.