Silverside In The Varoma Recipe

Name: Silverside In The Varoma
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lean silverside, 1 - 2 kgs; 2 onions, whole; 1 onion, halved; 1 stick of celery, roughly chopped; 1 large carrot, roughly chopped; 1 level tablespoon malt vinegar; 1 level tablespoon brown sugar; 2 bay leaves; to taste cloves whole; to taste peppercorns whole; 1 heaped tablespoon Vegetable Stock; 1 litre hot water; parsley stalks; 400 g reserved and strained cooking liquid; 50 grams butter; 40 grams plain flour; 100 grams milk or cream; 2 tablespoons Dijon or seeded mustard; salt and pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 lean silverside, 1 - 2 kgs
2 onions, whole
1 onion, halved
1 stick of celery, roughly chopped
1 large carrot, roughly chopped
1 level tablespoon malt vinegar
1 level tablespoon brown sugar
2 bay leaves
to taste cloves whole
to taste peppercorns whole
1 heaped tablespoon Vegetable Stock
1 litre hot water
parsley stalks
400 g reserved and strained cooking liquid
50 grams butter
40 grams plain flour
100 grams milk or cream
2 tablespoons Dijon or seeded mustard
salt and pepper to taste

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["Place onion, carrot, celery, into Thermomix bowl and chop for 3 seconds speed 5. Add bayleaf, brown sugar, vinegar, peppercorns, cloves and parsley stalks, veg stock concentrate and water into Thermomix bowl
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place lid into position.", "Rinse piece of silverside well , under cold water. Place silverside into varoma dish. Ensure that there is plenty of room around the sides to allow the steam to come through the holdes in the Varoma tray. Add whole onion to varoma.
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Set varoma temperature - 60 minutes - speed 2.", "NOTE - Cooking time will vary depending on the size of your silverside. General rule of thumb is to cook for 30 minutes per 500 grams. After 60 minutes is up - add more water to Thermomix bowl to refill to the 1L mark. Check that there is still plenty of room for the steam to escape through the holes in the Varoma tray. Reset Varoma temperature and add extra time as required by the weight of your silverside. Once set cooking time is finished - add another 20 - 30 minutes on varoma temperature -speed 2.", "Add your prepared vegetables of choice to the varoma dish - placing around silverside (harder vegeatbles at the bottom). Top up water in bowl if neccesary. Reset varoma temperature - 30 minutes - spped 2. Once vegetables are cooked - set aside in thermoserver to keep warm.", "Strain the liquid from the thermomix bowl, discarding solids and reserving liquid.", "Place butter and flour into thermomix bowl and mix 5 seconds/speed 5. Cook 100 degress - 5 minutes - speed 2. Add 350 grams of reserved liquid -
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Cook 100 degress - 7 muinutes - speed 4. Add cream or milk or a touch more reserved liquid if sauce is too thick, mustard and salt and pepper - and cook 100 degrees - 3 minutes - speed 4.", "Slice silverside and serve with Vegetables and sauce."]

363

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lean silverside, 1 - 2 kgs, 2 onions, whole, 1 onion, halved, 1 stick of celery, roughly chopped, and more.

Yes, Silverside In The Varoma falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Silverside In The Varoma

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