Spicy Ostrich Stew
“Each person must ride the road of their own fate.”-African Proverb
Africa rests on both sides of the equator and is the only continent to extend from the northern temperate to southern temperate zones. The continent is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Suez Canal and the Red Sea to the northeast, the Indian Ocean to the southeast, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Africa’s geography is as diverse as its food. From the Sahara and Kalahari deserts, tropical regions, subarctic snow-capped volcanic Mount Kilimanjaro, to savannas, plains, and rainforests. The range of climate and soil conditions in Africa has created a diversity of vegetables, fruits, wild and domesticated animals.
Spicy Ostrich Stew
South Africa
Yield 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
4 cloves garlic crushed
2 cups peeled yam cut into 1 ″ cubes
3 cups fresh kale
1 ½ pounds cleaned ostrich
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 medium onion, sliced
2 teaspoons coriander
2 tablespoons red pepper flake
2 cups beef stock
1 cup whole kernel corn
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions: In a large pot on medium heat, add oil then sauté garlic one minute. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer covered for 30 minutes. Serve warm.
