Recipe of The Day: Roosterkoek

· Citizen

Nothing is as delicious as a bit of Roosterkoek grilled on the braai, with melted butter between the splits. In fact, these bready cakes are delicious no matter how you fill them; whether it’s Cape Malay mince curry, jam and cheese, or prosciutto, cheese and apricot preserve, it’s tastebud heaven.

Chef Hometree Monare of Rhulani Lodge in Madikwe shared his recipe for this braai must-grill.

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Ingredients:

400 g flour
15 ml baking powder
50 ml skim milk powder
2 ml salt
100 g butter
2 eggs
150 ml water

Method:

  1. Combine dry ingredients
  2. Rub in butter
  3. Mix water and eggs
  4. Knead
  5. Shape 6 cakes
  6. Grill over coals for 20 minutes
  7. Turn often
  8. Split and butter
  9. Layer with grilled prosciutto, cheese & apricot preserve or any other filling.

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