Wednesday, September 5, 2007

VIVA Swaziland

In honor of Swaziland's Independence (September 6th) and one of your illustrious hosts (Ken was born there: By the way HAPPY BIRTHDAY MONTH KEN) we are sharing a wonderful Mango Chutney Recipe that will compliment meals from many ethnicities' and points of origin.

Ingredients:
1) 4 mangoes (green)
2) 4 small onions
3) 1 cup lemon juice
4) salt and pepper to taste
5) 1/2 cup of sugar
6) 2 Hot Chilies

Prepare:
1)Lay slices of mangoes and chopped onions in a dish, sprinkle with salt, and let stand for 1 hour.
2)Put all the ingredients in a pan and boil slowly until thick.
3)Pour into hot jars and seal for future use or spoon over your favorite dish, such as Monkey Gland Steak from South Africa:

Ingredients (serves 4):
1) 1 Beef steak per person
2) 1 Tablespoon of oil for frying
3) 1 large onion diced
4) 2 large tomatoes diced (8 oz can of tomatoes work just as well)
5) 2 Tablespoon of tomato puree
6) 3 ounces of Worcestershire sauce
7) 2 cloves of garlic finely chopped
8) 1 cup Mango chutney
9) 3 ounces of brown sugar
10)2 tablespoons of cider vinegar
11)1 teaspoon of Tabasco sauce
12)1/4 cup beef broth
13)salt and pepper to taste

Method:
1) In a heavy pan, heat the oil and then saute the onions and garlic until soft.
2) Add remaining ingredients except the meat, mix well and simmer for a few minutes.
3) Fry the steaks separately.
4) When done frying, spoon the sauce over the steaks.
Serve with rice, beans and Brussel sprouts or potatoes and vegetables.

This is a delicious steak recipe. I hope you enjoy it too. Please let us know how you like it. Until the next time, may all of your food, be delicious.

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