Roasted Beetroot & Macadamia Nut Dip
Written by Kevin Kapusi Starow
Dips are always a winner when you have guests around, though too often we tend to get a little tired of the usual suspects. Roasted Beetroot & Macadamia Nut Dip is a simple to make alternative, that is super cheap and takes little time to make. It is pack full of luscious beetroot flavour and has a crunch and creaminess from the macadamia nuts.
The macadamia nut is a traditional bush tucker for enjoyed by indigenous nations of Australia, for a very long time. Not sure how long, I don't really think anyone would actually be able to date it. Rest assured it is a very long time.
Here is a simple and delicious recipe in which you can experience this traditional tucker, so why not make Roasted Beetroot & Macadamia Nut Dip for the family this weekend?
Roasted Beetroot & Macadamia Nut Dip
Equipment
- food processor
- baking tray
Ingredients
- 150 gm Macadamia nuts
- 400 gm Whole beetroots - approximately
- 2 Brown onions peeled & sliced fine
- 1 Lemon - zested
- 100 ml Nage - vegetable stock (cold)
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- Soak the macadamia nuts in water for 8 – 12 hours prior to use, than drain and reserve for further use.
- Pre-heat the oven to 180c.
- Arrange the beetroots on a baking tray and roast off in the oven till tender.
- Remove from the oven and peel.
- Sauté off the onions and lemon zest till caramelized.
- Add the nuts and onion mix to a food processor, my preference is a Thermomix, and blend till smooth, you may need to add some of the Nage to adjust consistency.
- Add the beetroots, coriander and seasoning, then blend till a smooth paste.
- Adjust consistency and seasoning prior to serving.
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