09/09/2026
Braai leftovers? Just add eggs! 🥚
Don’t let those delicious Heritage Month braai leftovers go to waste! Eggs are the affordable, versatile, high-protein secret ingredient that can turn yesterday’s braai into today’s tasty meal.
Whip up this exotic salad with leftover braai meat for a quick, light lunch the whole family will love. It’s a clever way to save time, save money and reduce food waste, all with a little help from eggs!
Braaied Meat and Soft-Boiled Egg Thai Salad
Serves 4
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
• 4 eggs
• Salt and pepper
• 2 handfuls rocket
• 500 ml (2 cups) leftover braaied meat, sliced
• 2 cooked corn cobs, kernels cut off
• 1 spring onion, thinly sliced
• 60 ml (¼ cup) peanuts
• 1 chilli, thinly sliced (optional)
• Asian salad dressing, to serve
Method:
1. Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and cool under cold running water. Peel the shells off. Cut in half. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Arrange the rocket, meat, corn and onion on a platter. Scatter with peanuts and chilli (optional). Serve with the dressing.
Tip:
• Older eggs are easier to peel than fresh eggs. Buy your eggs at least a week ahead if you plan on making boiled eggs.
