Moroccan Ostrich with Couscous

It was only recently that I learned that Ostrich farms are appearing in the Middle East. And why not indeed. Ostrich meat is one of the healthiest meats you can eat and its absolutely delicious. Not only that but the UK shops has started to realise this and you can now buy it in so many places. I love it myself. AND its low fat.

Here I have kept it simple. Moroccan spiced ostrich steak, served with couscous. This meal takes about ten minutes to make - what's not to like?!

Ingredients:      (Serves 2)

2 ostrich steaks
1 tbsp. olive oil
1/2 tsp. sumac, optional
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
salt & pepper
1/2 cup couscous
1 cup (230ml) chicken stock
1 roasted pepper (from a jar), chopped
1/4 red onion chopped finely
coriander to serve

Method:

Put the couscous into a bowl and add the hot stock. Cover with cling film and leave to steam while you cook the ostrich.

In a frying pan, heat the oil. Sprinkle the ostrich with the spices and salt & pepper. Add to the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes each side, depending on the thickness of the steak. Remove from pan and let rest for a minute on a board.

Add the onion and pepper to the couscous and stir, adding just a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt & pepper. Cut the steaks on a diagonal and serve on top of the couscous with a garnish of fresh coriander. Easy, quick and very, very tasty.

Note: I served mine with roast carrot salad, flatbreads and aubergine hummus for a delicious feast!

Note 2: You can use anything you like in the couscous, instead of the peppers you can use chopped tomatoes, or raw courgette.