Although biltong is normally enjoyed on its own as a tasty snack, it can also be integrated into many cooking recipes making it very versatile. Biltong can be used in dishes such as salad, muffins, stews, and even pizza. Below are a few recipe ideas to get you started.
Biltong Pate
Serves 4-6 Cold Meat Vegetables Hors d’oeuvre Starter Appetizer Gluten Wheat Free Eggless Sth Africa
Ingredients
200g/7oz Button Mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 small Onion, chopped
50g/2oz Butter
100g/4oz Biltong , finely grated
250g/9oz Cream Cheese
250g/9oz Whipping Cream, lightly whipped
To serve
Fresh Watercress
Wafer thin slices of Biltong
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a frying pan, add the mushrooms and onions and sauté until soft. Set aside and allow to cool completely
2. Once cold, place the onion mixture in a food processor together with the rest of the ingredients and blend well.
3. To serve - garnish with watercress and wafer-thin slices of biltong.