If you are in need of a winter-warmer, try this dish
Recipe
Spiced roe-deer fillet, served with wild rice and red cabbage (serves four)
Ingredients
600g roe-deer fillet
500ml water
½tbsp five spice
6 star anise
3 small cinnamon sticks
50g sugar
200ml sweet soy sauce
100ml soy sauce
200ml rice vinegar
Salt
Black pepper
Method
1. Mix the spices, soy sauce and vinegar together with the water and bring to the boil in a large saucepan
2. Reduce to a simmer and place the fillets in the stock. Poach for approximately 10 minutes
3. When plating up, pour some of the stock over the deer
4. Season to taste with salt and black pepper
Serve with wild rice and red cabbage
Wine recommendation
A ripe and full-bodied Spaetburgunder (Pinot Noir) complements the spicy and exotic taste of the stewed meat
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