A warming wallaby dish! Try this delicious recipe shared by Kat and John Kelly of Lenah Game Meats. While beef cheeks are also an option – why not try local wallaby? Succulent and sweet in all the right places.
Directions
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celsius.
Pat wallaby dry using paper towel.
Season your plain flour with any dried spices or fresh herbs you like. Salt and pepper makes a good start.
Heat oil in a large casserole dish. Cook the wallaby in batches over a medium heat – around 2 minutes each side. Then remove wallaby from heat.
Stirring for 1 minute, put the onion, carrot and garlic into the pan.
Add wine, stock, vanilla, sugar and herbs. Bring to the boil and return wallaby to the pan.
Place a circle of baking paper on the surface and cover with a lid. Cook in oven for 2 hours.
Remove wallaby, then reduce sauce over a high heat for 2-3 minutes, until reduced slightly. Season, then return wallaby to pan. Serve with mash potatoes and vegetables.
When seasoning your wallaby - try adding different spices to your flour, such as Italian herbs, parsley, or oregano.-
To reheat, place in an oven preheated to 180 degrees celsius for 20-25 minutes.
