For fast, easy meal prep that brings you all the taste you want without a ton of extra calories or carbohydrates, look no further than your backyard braai.
“Grilling adds a layer of flavour to foods that other methods like sautéing or searing do not”, says James Phelan, owner of J. William Culinary (jwilliamculinary.com) and author of Paleo Grilling: A Modern Caveman’s Guide to Cooking With Fire. Cooked over high heat, simple protein mains like steak, pork, and salmon get a flavourful char you won’t find in the oven or stove, adds Phelan, who crafted the recipes on these pages.
Just be careful not to under- or overcook the meats, he warns. (Using a meat thermometer will help your efforts in this department.) Pair the mains with innovative sides that offer a textural component, as well as added nutrition and flavour. The sides you see on these pages are great examples.
Ready to show off your braai master power? Time to get fired up!
