Delightful soul food
Cajun food, drift away to New Orleans, Louisiana and to the banks of the Mississippi River. To the swamps, for the good vibe and jazz-inspired blues. Maybe somewhat exaggerated, but this recipe is really tasty and good for your soul!
You need this:
- 3-400g Rib-eye,dry aged (regular is also fine!)
- Cajun spice mix (I promise to upload a recipe for you guys later)
- Sweet potato fries
- Your favorite dressing
- Fresh oregano/basil
- Butter
Cube the meat
Divide the meat into cubes (about 1-1.5 inches on all sides) Sprinkle cajun spice mix(try to avoid one with a lot of sugar in it, as this easily burns when you cook it) over the meat, take your time and cover all sides of the meat cubes. cover the meat and put in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes (preferably longer)
Fire up the grill
Once the meat is in the refrigerator, it is time to fire up the grill / cast iron pan. Make sure you get good heat. about 240 degrees celsius. Put a cast iron plate or pan on the grill and let it heat up. (If you want to add a little smoky flavor to your dish, put the cubes in your smoker at around 90-100 degrees for 20-30 minutes before following the rest of the recipe.) Put the sweet potatoes in the oven, make your own or follow the recipe on the bag. Season the sweet potatos with some of the cajun spice mix as well.
When you are ready to cook
Put a good stick of butter in the cast iron pan and fry the meat quickly on all sides. This happens quickly and get burned fast, so flip the meat often. Feel free to fry them in smaller batches to keep track of all the pieces.
Presentation
Serve everything as street food, with a fork and something to hold the food with in the other hand. I used a pair of coffee mugs, and put the meat and sweet potato in layers. Top with some dressing and some fresh herbs (basil / oregano or anything else you like, or have at hand)
0 Comments