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Estate News

Anna-Mart Steyn

• ADD SOME FLAVOUR and wrap them in tin foil (shiny
Dear Residents,
Throw sprigs of fresh herbs such as silver side on the inside). Braai the
24 September 2022 sage, rosemary or thyme onto your toasties for about 5 minutes on
either side, depending on the heat
fire. They will give your braai meat
is Braai Day. added flavour and enhance the of the coals. The foil also prevents
ambience with a pleasant aroma. the cheese from running out.
Who of us does not enjoy a good
braai over a weekend? Mighty meaty braai tips FIRE FIGHTING BRAAI TIPS
by Yuppiechef • Be patient when braaing, the fire
Tips for a great braai by • When braaing, squeeze fresh lemon is ready when you can hold your
Megamaster over your lamb chops to make hand over it for a count of 10

• LIGHT YOUR FIRE them extra tender and enhance seconds.
To light the perfect fire, always use the natural flavour of the meat. • Clean the grill with half a lemon.
dry wood. Wet or newly cut wood • Braai sausage first, then rashers • Add an onion to the coals before
won’t burn well. Start your fire by or ribs. And always end with the starting to braai to give your
placing two pieces of wood parallel steaks. neighbours that ‘Oooh someone is
to each other. Place your firelighters • To stop the braaied meat drying braaing’ sensation.
in the middle. Then stack another two out, place it in an open container
pieces of wood on top of the bottom which has fried onions inside. And finally . . .
pieces at a 90 degree angle. Continue The onions will add flavour and Tell somebody else what a great
packing your wood like this until you moisture to the meat. braaier they are . . . then sit back and
have used at least 10 pieces. Now • Try using a creamy Greek salad let them do all the work.
light your firelighters. Once your fire is dressing as a marinade for lamb
going, leave it alone! The fire will take chops.
about 45 minutes until the coals are
ready for cooking. AWESOME SIDES
• For the best budget side dish, cut
• SWEETEN IT UP your potatoes open with a cross,
Everyone loves a braaibroodjie. And skin still on, fill with butter and
who doesn’t love something sweet? crushed garlic and then wrap in
So, swap the standard cheese, tomato, foil. Place your potatoes between
onions and chutney for a full-on your coals for 20 minutes and
dessert braaibroodjie! Sweeten things enjoy.
up with chocolate spread, sliced • To get your toasties nice and
banana and marshmallows. The kids brown, without burning them,
will love it! butter the bread on the outside

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