Grilled Ostrich Steaks with Peri-Peri Sauce
Ostrich Recipe
1Setup & Prepare
About This Recipe
Quick-grilled ostrich steaks stay tender while peri-peri sauce adds heat and flavor. This popular preparation showcases ostrich in casual, flavorful style.
Cultural Context
Peri-peri sauce originates from Portuguese-African cuisine, brought to Southern Africa by Portuguese traders. This fiery sauce has become synonymous with South African grilling culture, perfectly complementing ostrich's lean meat.
2Ingredients
Shopping List
*For Steaks
*For Peri-Peri Sauce
3Cooking Instructions
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Peri-Peri Sauce: Blend all sauce ingredients until smooth. Reserve half for serving; use half for marinating.
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Marinating: Coat steaks with half the peri-peri sauce. Refrigerate 2-4 hours.
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Prep: Remove steaks from refrigerator 30 minutes before grilling. Pat slightly dry.
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Grilling: Heat grill to high. Grill steaks 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare (130°F internal temperature).
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Resting: Transfer to cutting board and rest 5 minutes.
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Service: Slice against grain if desired. Serve with reserved peri-peri sauce.
4Chef's Notes & Pairings
Chef's Notes
- Adjust chili amount for heat preference
- Don't overcook - ostrich dries out quickly
- Sauce is very spicy - use sparingly at first
- Excellent for outdoor grilling
Wine Pairing
Spicy Shiraz or South African Pinotage stands up to the heat.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving: 340 calories, 52g protein, 14g fat, 6g carbohydrates. Very high in protein, low in fat.
