Indigenous Australian Bushfoods
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In this video you will be taught how to make Simurr, which is a contemporary traditional dish from the Torres Straits
A single Cassowary egg is equivalent to about 10 henās eggs, so makes an impressive omelette, and as they contain more fat (the yolk accounts for about 45% of the egg, compared to 35% in a henās egg).
IngredientsĀ
1 Cassowary egg
2 Scallions/Spring Onions
2 Garlic Cloves, skinned and chopped
1/2 Cup Cream
Salt and White Pepper
Sweet chilli sauce
Oyster sauce
Lettuce leaves (Iceberg preferably)
Salmon Eggs or caviar
Method
Beat together the first set of ingredients and pour into a non-stick roasting tray.Ā Place in a hot oven and cook until just firm.Ā Turn out onto lettuce leaves that have been placed on plastic wrap and drizzle a small amount of oyster and chilli sauce onto omelette.Ā Roll the rolled omelette in the plastic and refrigerate until at least room temperature.Ā Slice into a two-bite size and top with salmon eggs or caviar.
Source: Outback Cooking Blogspot -Ā https://outbackcooking.blogspot.com/2009/05/cassowary-recipies.htmlĀ
Ingredients
1.5kg Cassowary (tender cuts, drum are okay)Ā
2 tbsp. soya sauce
2 tbsp. honey
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
8 cherry tomatoes
4 large mushrooms, cut in half
1 red sweet pepper, cut into 8 squares
Method
In shallow glass dish, combine soya sauce, honey, ginger, garlic and lemon peel; mix well. Add Cassowary: stir to coat. Cover with elastic wrap; refrigerate for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, Preheat broiler. Remove Cassowary from marinade; discard marinade. Using 4 (10 inch) metal skewers, alternately thread Cassowary meat, tomatoes, mushrooms and red pepper. Place on broiler pan. Broil 3 inches from heat, turning 2 or 3 times, until meat is medium rare and vegetables are lightly browned. Place onĀ serving plates; serve immediately.
Serves 4.
Source: Outback Cooking Blogspot -Ā https://outbackcooking.blogspot.com/2009/05/cassowary-recipies.htmlĀ