Ostrich with Fig and Almond Stuffing

If you're looking for a unique and flavorful twist on a classic steak dinner, try this recipe for Ostrich with Fig and Almond Stuffing. The ostrich meat is lean and tender, and the stuffing adds a sweet and nutty flavor that complements the ostrich perfectly. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's easy to make too.

I first had ostrich meat on a trip to South Africa, and I was immediately impressed by its flavor and texture. It's a lean and tender meat, with a slightly gamey flavor that I find very appealing. I started experimenting with different ways to cook ostrich, and I found that it pairs particularly well with sweet and nutty flavors. This recipe for Ostrich with Fig and Almond Stuffing was born out of those experiments, and it's quickly become one of my favorite ways to cook ostrich.

Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 1 pound ostrich steak
• 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2. In a bowl, combine the figs, almonds, onion, celery, salt, and pepper.
3. Place the ostrich steak on a baking sheet and spread the stuffing evenly over the top.
4. Drizzle with olive oil.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the ostrich is cooked to desired doneness.
6. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Why It Works

• The ostrich meat is lean and tender, and the stuffing adds a sweet and nutty flavor that complements the ostrich perfectly.
• The combination of figs, almonds, onion, and celery gives the stuffing a complex and flavorful taste.
• The olive oil helps to keep the ostrich meat moist and juicy.