The late Tito Mboweni, former finance minister and Reserve Bank governor, was as famous for his home-cooked meals as he was for his economic expertise. He won the hearts of many on social media with his famous Lucky Star pilchards canned fish dish and various recipes. Honouring Mboweni’s legacy , Kamogelo Sojane, Banqueting Sous Chef at Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom, created a refined take on the classic pilchard recipe.
“Not only am I paying homage to Tito with my pilchard-inspired recipe, but fish also provides numerous health benefits being high in calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin D – all essential minerals for bone health,” said Sojane. ALSO READ: ‘The picture that caused all the trouble, it’s just fish,’ says Mboweni Tito Mboweni-inspired pilchard Ingredients 200g Lucky Star pilchards (sauce removed) 90g potatoes, peeled and diced 90g green peas 90g butternut, diced 8g fish spice 5g fine salt 50g cake flour 50g breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten Oil for frying 1 pita bread 100g salted butter 10g fresh thyme 50ml fresh cream 10g yellow onion, chopped 5g edible flowers, for garnish Method *This recipe was send by Corporate Image on behalf of Sibaya Casino & Entertainment Kingdom NOW READ: Recipe of the day: Creamy mushroom orzo pasta.
