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MEET THE CHEF
WARREN DRY
Executive Chef at Moo Moo, Mall of Africa
W e introduce the gourmet
king of steak, Warren
Dry, as part of our Meet
the Chef series. He’s the
executive chef of Moo Moo at Mall of
Africa. Come Meet & Whine at Moo Moo,
the specialists in steak, burgers and ribs.
Q: What is the main cuisine
at Moo Moo?
A: We are primarily a steakhouse that is
strongly influenced by proudly South
African flavours.
Q: When did you decide to
become a chef, and why?
A: I’ve had a passion for food and food
experimentation from a very young
age. I had great inspiration from my
grandfather, who nurtured my skills
from childhood. It brings me joy when Q: What is your cooking
people love food that I’ve prepared. style?
A: I prefer the Mediterranean style
Q: What qualifications do of cooking. It’s simple and draws its
you hold? flavours from fresh, quality herbs and
A: I did my City and Guilds Chefs ingredients. I also enjoy experimenting
Diploma at Chefs Training & Innovation with Asian flavours.
Academy.
Q: What is your inspiration
for new recipes and dishes?
A: I like bringing flavours from
different styles together to create
something unique. I also like the
challenge of updating classic recipes by
incorporating modern elements.
Q: What is your favourite
dish to prepare on your
current menu and why?
A: Making the Moo Moo infused
butters. I slow-roast the onions and
marrow bones that come straight out
of our butchery. The bacon is fried
and fresh herbs chopped. It is all
then slowly infused into the butter
to make the various infused butter
flavours that customers can add to
Moo Moo’s How Cheesy Burger would be Chef
Warren’s last meal of choice. their steaks.
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Q: What is your favourite
home-cooked meal?
naan bread, inspired by my wife’s Indian
A: A classic paneer butter masala with
heritage. Another firm favourite is slow
roasted lamb and potatoes prepared in
the pizza oven.
Q: In your opinion, what is the
most underrated ingredient
and why?
A: I’d have to pick two as they go hand-in-
hand. Coriander and cumin. They bring out
the flavour of vegetables and meat alike in
ways that other ingredients can’t.
Q: If you could cook with only
three ingredients, what would
they be?
A: Lamb, garlic and tomatoes.
Q: What is one kitchen tool or
appliance you cannot function
without?
A: Definitely a good, sharp knife.
Q: If money were no object,
what kitchen appliances would
you invest in?
A: A Rational oven, a stick blender and
a blast chiller are some of my favourite
kitchen appliances.
Q: Who is your chef idol, and
why?
A: Gordon Ramsay. He is a Michelin-star
chef who has a unique understanding of
food. I admire how he strives for perfection
and doesn’t believe in shortcuts, but rather
in doing things the right way.
Q: If you could prepare a meal
for one celebrity, who would it
be and what would you serve?
A: Lucas Radebe. I would prepare fire-
roasted loin lamb chops with tzatziki, with
cumin- and coriander-roasted butternut
on the side.