BANHOEK CHILLI OIL – ENOUGH SAID!

FOREVER! That's how long I wanted to buy Banhoek Chilli Oil, and low and behold, on our way back from Ballito at a quaint stop next to the highway, I actually discovered 2 bottles! Apologies to Yuppiechef - I really did mean to buy the oil, but I never got around to clicking the “check-out” button.....  Back home we couldn’t wait to try out our new Banhoek Chilli Oil.

After a long week of giving our souls to our daytime jobs, we were in dire need of some relaxation, and what better way than trying something new in the kitchen!  The hubster and I decided to make dinner using the Banhoek Chilli Oil. Being proactive, I went to their website and came across a recipe that looked delicious for this coldish Friday night in Centurion - Truffle Spaghetti. Done deal! This will be our Friday night dinner.

Inspecting the recipe at first, you might notice that it seems a bit “vegetarian-ary”.  A while back I did a fast, which mainly excluded all meat and all animal products from your diet. I learned a lot from this fast. Like, I REALLY, REALLY LOVE MEAT, no, seriously I LOVE MEAT and will forever LOVE MEAT and will FOREVER eat MEAT (and other animal products). 

The hubster and I are not rabbit feeders or mad at the world, so we modified the recipe. Why? 'Cause we can, of course! YAY! We added a little taste of meat, and you might ask what kind of meat? In the form of a little Peppa Pig – Prosciutto- of course. (Side note: If you are the parent of a 2-year-old, you will know that Peppa Pig is haunting you in your dreams currently because that is ALL your 2-year-old is watching.)

The recipe calls for a generous splash of the chilli oil, but we only added 3/4 of a tot. Be careful – we don’t want you to have ring sting tomorrow, now do we?!

The taste explosion in my mouth tonight was thanks to Banhoek Chilli Oil – ENOUGH SAID!

In hindsight, I told the hubster this dish needs something creamy, so next time we will be adding a few chunks of goat's cheese. If you feel bold throw in a couple of capers. I am convinced it will be exceptional.

Last thought: No offense to the vegetarians and vegans out there. I am very sad for your loss.