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Risotto epitomizes the proverb “Good things come to those who wait.” When cooked with patience care and attention, risotto can soothe the soul. This dish is the embodiment of mindfulness, which for many, is what they seek during a relaxing stay at Lonno Lodge.
The secret to this dish is ensuring that you create a great sear on the sirloin. Be patient and wait for the grill pan to get hot. Also, a cast iron pan is amazing for heat retention and caramelizing meats. Once you’ve tasted a sear from a cast iron pan, you’ll never go back to your aluminium, ceramic or steel pans.
Saffron is subtle but also very fragrant. This spice that originates from a flower called “crocus sativus” adds a subtle sweetness and elevates the humble potato dumpling. Just like Lonno Lodge, there’s an undeniable sense of opulence in this dish.
The phrase “eating with your eyes” rings true at Lonno Lodge. It’s almost unfortunate that you will break these perfectly formed Potato Roses with a hint of parmesan. But when you do, each morsel is incredibly fulfilling.
With very little oil and sodium, this dish is very healthy. The acid from the limes balances the sweetness of the honey, bite from the ginger and highlights the flavours of your desired fish. Make sure you select the freshest fish that you can find!
When gnocchi are made correctly, these pillows of perfection are soft, delicate, silky-smooth and airy. Who knew potato dumplings could be so heavenly and be able to live-up to the hype? Using a ricer to mash the potatoes will keep them aerated and soft. Never use a food processor unless you’re looking for a chewy potato glop.
Yellowfin Tuna is a favourite on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Marinated in soy sauce and paired with Pineapple and Cashew Nut Rice, this tuna dish marries Asian influence and some of the best produce Kenya offers.
Instead of chunks and flakes of tuna, at Lonno Lodge the chefs prefer raw, thin and elegant. Paper-thin slices of lean and raw tuna are delicately placed on the top of a steaming plate of farfalle. The residual steam will cook the tuna just enough whilst ensuring that the carpaccio remains tender.
This quintessential Swahili meal is Pilau. Hearty, savoury and incredibly aromatic, this rice dish is a staple and locals prefer a strong pungent garlic presence. If garlic is not something you enjoy, you can reduce the recipe to one clove.
If you’re a vegetarian or would simply like a meat-free meal, this paneer and vegetable stir-fry is vibrant, flavourful, beautiful, simply to make and delicious!
Tagliolini is a variation of the tagliatelle pasta. The difference between these two lies in the paper-thin thickness and width of tagliolini, which measures no more than 3mm. Thanks to its fine and delicate shape, tagliolini works best with thin sauces such as this tomato crab version – perfect for hot and humid nights!
Any morsel that looks like a sweets’ wrapper will visually tease you. Now, imagine that the aromas of the savoury and fatty sage sauce captivate your sense of smell. Finally, when you place a piece in your mouth you realize that the sauce has puddled in the indentation in the center of each casoncelli making it the perfect whimsical vessel for it.