The Northern Express Herald
Get the herb aioli made well ahead of time, allowing the herbs to infuse and add flavour. I would double the recipe to have some for spreading on sandwiches over the coming days. Adding a teaspoon of boiling water to the aioli will lighten the texture.
VENISON SALAD WITH HERB AIOLI RECIPE
Serves 4
Herb Aioli
1 egg yolk
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp lemon zest
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ cup flavourless oil
Salt and pepper
2 tsp wine vinegar
½ cup chopped fresh herbs
Salad
400g venison steaks
1 Tbsp salt and pepper
2 tsp sumac
200g tomatoes, roughly chopped
2 handfuls salad greens/herbs
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
- Firstly make the aioli. In a bowl place the yolk, garlic, mustard, zest and lemon juice, whisking together well. Slowly drizzle in the oil, whisking as you go until it becomes thickened, then drizzle a little faster until it is all used up. Season and stir through the vinegar and herbs. Store in a jar until ready to use.
- For the salad, rub the venison in oil, salt, pepper and sumac. Preheat a barbecue to high heat. Add the venison, cooking for 4-5 minutes or until cooked to your liking. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.
- Chop the tomatoes and place them onto a platter with the greens. Slice the venison, add to the plate, and sprinkle with pine nuts and some good dollops of aioli.