Steemit Sandwich Contest Week #79 - Keto Biltong & Cheese Pre Valentine Wrap
I can hear some of you asking What is biltong? and perhaps a couple others asking What is Keto?
I shared a Biltong sandwich here for the Super Sexy themed week #69, so take a peek if you like, but I quote from that post:
Biltong is a classic South African treat - air-cured meat that's been marinated in vinegar and spices before being placed in a biltong maker (the more popular method of air drying with little or no heat) or a dehydrator (using air circulation and heat). We also make Dry Wors (Sausage) in the same manner, absolutely yum!
Basically only the best cuts of meat is used, Beef being the most popular, but Venison and Ostrich is popular as well.
And then I made a Minted Lamb Keto Wrap for Week #71 where I spoke a little about Keto.
Well, hubby was convinced when our son told us that he'd lost 15 kg over a three month period, says his energy levels have gone through the roof and his concentration and focus at work has soared!
Hubby started on Monday and I will be starting this weekend, had way too busy a schedule this week!
What is Keto?
Basically, it's a very low-carb, high-fat diet.
Quoted from my Week #71 post:
The Keto lifestyle is specifically designed to make the body go into Ketosis where the body is starved of carbs and burns fat for energy thus creating ketones in the body.
Enough of that, let's get on to making this week's sandwich for @jaybird's Steemit Sandwich Contest Week #79
I do hope we're going to see some of your sandwiches this week, you won't be sorry as it's an awesome little community and our most esteemed judge and Manwich maker @jaybird is super awesome, has helped many a new Steemian on the road to success all through sandwiches of all things!
Ingredients
- Lettuce
- Avocado diced
- Red Bell Pepper diced
- Celery diced
- Cucumber diced
- Biltong
- Cheddar Cheese grated
- Full Fat Feta & Gherkin Cream Cheese
- Gorgeous Pomegranate
I will let the photos speak for themselves, but basically use a large lettuce leaf to act as the wrap base.
Almost forgot the pomegranate before enclosing all this in the lettuce wrap.
Made a little heart out of thinly sliced cheese, don't forget it's Valentine's Day next week.
My poor little wooden heart is starting to crack ;)
Filled the heart with pomegranates - proof photo
Crunchy and salty and really delicious!
And a last quick look at the making of my sandwich.
Thank you for stopping by
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You are amazing dear @lizelle! Every week you create such beautiful food. Your hubby must be in keto-heaven with this goodie! Love it :) Best wishes this week with the contest!
He's actually enjoying it so far, thank you for your kind comments my friend!
I am still trying to get use to the idea of keto but I have to pause that and get the gluten food out of the house before I join the keto run.
However while unable to do keto I try to do intermetent fasting while my elderly parents are not staying with me does help shed the pounds and condition the body not to consume too much unnecessarily.
It is kind of hard to recondition the elderly mindset as they used to live in an era when GMO and consumerism overdose hardly existed.
But yeah, I definitely will look into the biltong making so that I can keep some protein aside that can be well stored as I have a dehydrator.
Will pork and chicken be able to make dry meat? Or this is more of a read meat recipe?
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My 87 yr old mother lives with us and thinks we're quite crazy, she's a firm believer in healthy eating habits, smaller more regular but balanced meals! So at the moment, I've just got hubby doing Keto, I've still not started properly, oh those carbs are too tempting plus I have a sweet tooth ;);)
People do make chicken biltong but its not as nice, beef still works the best! Enjoy and let us know if you make some. Thank you for your feedback!
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Thank you so much @thesteemengine!
Thanks for explaining the diet along with wrap for serving a tasty lunch @lizelle
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Ah thank you @joanstewart, that's a lovely surprise, really appreciate it :)
That wrap looks amazing and everything about that meal is healthy and delicious. I would not mind having that for lunch, not mind at all. You are a genius when it comes to cooking. 💚
Thank you so much @zen-art, it was very filling too and zero carbs at that!
It's amazing how quickly one can become accustomed to no bread in one's diet...........a very healthy choice. Lovely photographs Lizelle.
Thank you so much @justjoy, as long as I don't smell freshly baked bread I'm ok ;);)
No bread! You are creative lizelle :)
Thank you so much @akipponn!
Awesome... this is food for my eyes and my heart... a sure winner!
Ah thank you @mondoshawan!
I had never heard of it before, so thanks for the explanation and that looks so good
Thank you @tattoodjay, it's just a simplified way of explaining it, I believe our friend @bigtom13 is on Keto, sure he can give loads of tips!
Most welcome and I have been reading a few posts about Keto recently, and may explore it a little more
Howdy there lizelle! wow this is very educational. I've never heard of Biltong and I didn't know that people ate ostrich meat! What does that taste like? My wife and I have been on Keto for about a year now and really feel great on it and of course any fat you have just magically falls off and stays off.
The only bad part is the Keto Flu which I didn't get but everybody else I know including my wife did.