Zesty Lamb Ribs

Braaied lamb ribs:

1. Slice up your carrots, onions, apples, and celery and mix to a ratio of two parts onion to one-part carrots, one part apples, and one part celery, to create a *mirepoix.
2. Place the ribs in a baking dish and layer the mirepoix over them. Sprinkle with thyme and cover with white wine.
3. Braise in the oven for 2 hours, at 160°C.
4. In a jug, mix your lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil for the basting marinade.
5. Preheat your gas braai to searing hot.
6. Place the lamb ribs on the braai and baste with your lemon marinade, turning occasionally.

Citrus, chargrilled cauliflower fritters:

1. In a bowl or large jug, mix your basic batter: flour, eggs, baking powder, and butter. With all the spices and chopped Italian parsley.
2. Light the side burner of your Megamaster gas braai and place your wok or deep pan on the flame. Fill to 5 cm deep with cooking oil.
3. Place your cauliflower florets on the braai at high heat, turning them until they are lightly charred all around.
4. When done, break up the cauliflower and fold it into the basic batter.
5. Drop spoonfuls of batter into the hot oil. They should cook within a few minutes. Remove them as soon as they turn golden brown.
6. Drain off the excess oil.

Fennel and cabbage salad:

1. Slice up the cabbage and fennel and place them in a bowl with the mustard seeds and raisins.
2. Mix the vinegar, sugar, coriander, salt, and pepper in a bowl until the sugar dissolves.
3. Pour over the cabbage mixture.
4. Pour hot water to just cover the mixture.
5. Seal and allow to stand for at least 3 hours before serving.
6. To serve, pour through a strainer to remove excess liquid.

*Mirepoix means to saute chopped vegetables.