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Biltong recipe
Savor the rich, spiced flavor of homemade biltong!
Ingredients
- 1000 g beef fillet
- 30 g salt
- 10 g black pepper
- 10 g coriander seeds
- 50 ml vinegar
- 5 g cayenne pepper
How to make Biltong
- Trim any excess fat from 500 g of beef fillet and slice it into strips about 1 cm thick.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 2 tablespoons crushed coriander seeds, and ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper.
- Rub the spice mixture thoroughly over all surfaces of the beef strips for even coating.
- Drizzle 50 ml of vinegar over the seasoned meat, ensuring it's well covered.
- Place the marinated meat in the refrigerator and allow it to marinate for 2 hours.
- After marinating, hang the beef strips in a cool, dry place.
- Let the meat hang for 4-7 days, checking daily until it reaches your preferred dryness.
- Once dried, slice the biltong thinly and enjoy it as a delicious snack.
What is Biltong?
Biltong is a traditional dish from Botswana. It takes about 120 minutes to prepare, is considered medium to make at home, and uses 6 ingredients.
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