Monkey Gland Sauce


Monkey Gland Sauce –  An extremely popular South African sauce that normally goes with steak and is served at most braais and in many South African steak houses (and no…. it is not made from the glands of monkeys or any other monkey parts)

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Monkey Gland Sauce

Serve at a braai, on steak or fried liver, hamburgers or even use as a dip on the side. Easy to make and delicious.
Course Sauce
Cuisine South Africa
Keyword braai, dip
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 chopped onions
  • 1 clove crushed garlic
  • 2 tbsp ketchup
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tbsp fruit chutney
  • 2 tbsp sweet red wine
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Fry the onions in the olive oil until soft. Do not let it brown.
  • Add the garlic, tomato ketchup, Worcester sauce, chutney, and wine
  • Simmer slowly for about 5 minutes
  • Add seasoning to taste.
  • Serve on grilled or fried steak or liver

Notes

Another serving option is to add the cooked meat to the sauce thinned with a bit of water, cook for a couple of minutes on each side, and serve in the sauce.
Enjoy! thesouthafricaguide.com