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Garlic & Mushroom Game steak

Any specie will work

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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

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Pat the steaks dry and season with salt and pepper. Panfry in heated oil and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  • Remove and place in the oven for 5 minutes. Remove, cover with foil and leave to rest for 5 minutes.
  • 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.
  • Stir in the garlic. Pour in the cream and allow to reduce and thicken. Check seasoning.
  • Serve the steaks topped with the sauce and garnished with chives.
  • On the side, serve steamed potatoes or a mix of salad greens.
  • Cook’s note: ring the changes by serving the steaks with a bitter chocolate sauce spiced with chilli.