If you’re looking for a delicious and unique dining experience why not try ostrich meat? This lean and healthy red meat is a great alternative to traditional protein sources like beef or chicken and can be cooked in a variety of ways.
Ostrich meat is high in protein and low in fat and cholesterol making it a healthy choice for those looking to improve their heart health. Additionally ostrich meat is a good source of iron zinc and selenium.
So where can you find this delicious meat to try for yourself? Many restaurants are now beginning to offer ostrich dishes so it’s worth checking out your local menus. Additionally many butcher shops and specialty food stores now sell ostrich meat.
Here are a few recipes to get you started:
Ostrich Steak with Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients:
1 lb. ostrich steak
1 tbsp. olive oil
1 shallot minced
8 oz. mushrooms sliced
1/2 cup dry red wine
1 cup beef broth
1 tbsp. flour
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Season ostrich steak with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3. Add the steak to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side or until evenly browned.
4. Remove the steak from the skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet sauté the shallot and mushrooms.
6. Once the mushrooms are tender add the red wine and beef broth.
7. whisk in the flour and continue to cook until the sauce has thickened.
8. Return the ostrich steak to the skillet and spoon the mushroom sauce over top.
9. Serve immediately.
Ostrich Stir-Fry
Ingredients:
1 lb. ostrich meat cut into thin strips
1/2 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tbsp. honey
1 clove garlic minced
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion sliced
1 green pepper sliced
1 carrot peeled and sliced
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl whisk together soy sauce rice vinegar honey and garlic.
2. Add the ostrich strips to the bowl and coat evenly with the marinade.
3. Let the meat marinate for 30 minutes.
4. In a large skillet or wok heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
5. Add the onion green pepper and carrot and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
6. Add the marinated ostrich strips to the pan and continue to cook until the meat is cooked through about 5 minutes.
7. Serve immediately with rice or noodles.
where can you buy ostrich meat?
Answer 1: you can buy ostrich meat at most butcher shops.
