Main Courses

Chapati

Chapati

An Indian influenced flatbread, the chapati is usually served with stews, curries and many dishes that originate from the coast. Its supple and flaky layers are accentuated with the crispy golden exterior and make it the perfect vessel for saucy mains and rich dishes.

Rosemary Steak with Sauteed Butternut Squash

Rosemary Steak with Sauteed Butternut Squash

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.

Potato Roses

Potato Roses

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.

Swahili Pilau with Chapati

Swahili Pilau with Chapati

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.

Crab gratin with Mustard and Lime

Crab gratin with Mustard and Lime

At Lonno Lodge, the chefs serve their Crab Gratin whole. This dish arrives as if the crab was still intact with only a crispy breadcrumb addition. The subtle hints of lemon and mustard are surprising to the palate, but helps complement the oceanic flavours of the crab.

Apple Curry Prawns

Apple Curry Prawns

Warm, sweet and spicy – curry and apple sauce tastes like comfort no matter where you are. Paired with the gentle salty breeze from the Indian Ocean and its delicious prawns, you have a winning savoury dish that’s well-balanced and will wow your dinner guests.

Baked Beef with Lyonnaise Potatoes and Gravy

Baked Beef with Lyonnaise Potatoes and Gravy

Whether you choose a beef fillet or tenderloin, searing it in a hot cast iron pan gives it beautiful charred markings and a delicious caramelized crust. Baking the beef in the gravy draws some of the water out of the meat and allows it to reabsorb more flavourful moisture in its place. As a result, each morsel is more intense in flavour.