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Biltong recipe
Savor the rich, spicy flavor of homemade biltong!
Ingredients
- 1000 g beef sirloin
- 40 g salt
- 10 g black pepper
- 15 g coriander seeds
- 50 ml vinegar
- 5 g paprika
How to make Biltong
- Cut 1 kg of beef sirloin into strips, about 1 cm thick, for easier drying.
- In a bowl, combine 40 g of salt, 10 g of black pepper, 15 g of crushed coriander seeds, and 5 g of paprika.
- Rub the spice mixture onto the beef strips, ensuring each side is well coated.
- Drizzle 50 ml of vinegar over the beef, making sure all strips are moistened, then cover and refrigerate for 24 hours.
- After marinating, hang the beef strips in a cool, dry place.
- Allow the beef to air-dry for 3 to 7 days, depending on your preferred dryness.
- Once dried, slice the biltong thinly with a sharp knife.
- Serve as a savory snack to enjoy.
What is Biltong?
Biltong is a traditional dish from Zimbabwe, and takes about 1440 minutes from start to finish. It is built around beef sirloin, vinegar and coriander seeds. The recipe below uses 6 ingredients and is written out step by step.
How long does Biltong take?
At 1440 minutes it is slower than 100% of the 588 dishes in Copper's atlas. Copper's atlas has 9 dishes built on beef sirloin. The method runs to 8 steps.
Any tips for making Biltong?
Ensure the beef strips are hung in a well-ventilated area for proper drying.
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