Brown rice, pearl barley and apples make this a deliciously crunchy, low-GI salad. The hummus used in the dressing also lowers the GI value of the dish.
TO DRINK: An off-dry or semi-sweet riesling, as old as you can find, will match the plums and the Gorgonzola.
This is food for sharing and eating with your fingers. Pile the ribs into a big dish, place it in the middle of the table and enjoy! TO DRINK: Grangehurst Pinotage 2001 has a bold, powerful plum character with a full mouth feel to stand up to this dish.
TO DRINK: Mooiplaas Pinotage 2005: smooth, mellow and lightly wooded, with oodles of red berry, cherry and plum flavours.
Hot smoked trout is very much underrated in my opinion – it’s relatively cheap and has a delicate, sweet flavour that’s just delicious. It’s the perfect ingredient to star in a crunchy, salad such as this one. TO DRINK (F&HE): Steenberg Semillon is as rich and citrussy as this combination of salmon and lemon juice
TO DRINK: Springfield Life From Stone, a flinty, herby Sauvignon Blanc that matches this mix of sharp and earthy.
TO DRINK: Laphroaig whisky, with a dash of water. Its smoky, peaty flavour is a surprisingly satisfying accompaniment to simple dishes with pure flavours.