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Umhluzi (meat broth)

Umhluzi is a beef broth simmered with bones, giving a deep and comforting flavour. It is drunk hot, on its own or with bread or porridge, especially on cold days.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Place the bones and meat in a large pot and cover with cold water.
  2. Bring to the boil and carefully skim the surface for 5 minutes to remove impurities.
  3. Add the whole onions, the bay leaves, the clove and the peppercorns.
  4. Cover partly and simmer very gently for 2 h 30.
  5. Salt towards the end of cooking, taste and adjust the seasoning.
  6. Strain the broth through a fine sieve, then serve hot with the shredded meat if you like.

Variations and tips

Winter broth. Add a carrot cut into rounds 30 minutes before the end for a milder, sweeter broth.

With what you can find here. Replace the marrow bones with a beef soup bone bought from the butcher, easier to find in supermarkets.

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