Telkom Forty Under 40 SA 2026
Ladies and gentlemen, your Telkom Fortyunder40 SA honourees for 2026, What an absolute honour this is. Thank you so much for this privilege.
Entries by The Twins
LOADED (CREAM SPINACH) ROASTED SWEET POTATO
INGREDIENTS: 2 medium sweet potatoes 1 Tbls olive oil 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 packet baby spinach, chopped 1⁄2 cup fresh cream 1 clove garlic, minced 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1⁄4 tsp ground nutmeg Salt and pepper, to taste Pomegranate rubies, to garnish. METHOD: Preheat your oven to 200°C. Scrub the sweet potatoes, […]
HOT PINEAPPLE CHAKALAKA WITH DUMPLING
INGREDIENTS: 2 pineapples, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 Tbls grated ginger & garlic 2 carrots, grated 1 green pepper, chopped 2 Tbls oil 1 Tbls curry paste 2 fresh chilies, chopped 2 Tbls tomato paste 1 tin baked beans Salt & pepper, to taste 1 Tbls vinegar METHOD: Heat oil, sauté onion until soft. Add […]
CHIMICHURRI LAMB CHOPS
INGREDIENTS: 8 lamb loin or rib chops Salt & black pepper 2 Tbls olive oil Chimichurrri Marinade 1 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, minced 1 small red chilli, finely chopped 1 tsp dried oregano 1/2 tsp paprika 1/4 cup olive oil 2 Tbls red wine vinegar Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tsp […]
BEETROOT RISOTTO
INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbls olive oil, plus extra to serve 1 onion, finely chopped 300g cooked beetroot, grated 1 Tbls crushed garlic 175g risotto rice 100ml white wine 600ml hot vegetable stock 50g parmesan cheese, grated 1⁄2 lemon, zested and juiced 40g goats cheese small handful of dill, to serve METHOD: Heat the oil in a […]
SWEET & SOUR PORK NOODLES (PULLED HAND NOODLES)
Serves 4 PULLED HAND NOODLES Ingredients • 1 cup (150 g) flour • 1⁄2 tsp salt • 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) water • 1–2 tbsp oil (for coating) Method 1. In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and water until a rough dough forms. 2. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. 3. Coat […]
BEEF ROGAN JOSH WITH HOMEMADE NAAN
Serves 4 BEEF ROGAN JOSH Ingredients • 1⁄4 cup olive oil • 1 tbsp fennel seeds • 1 tbsp cumin seeds • 6 cardamom pods, lightly crushed • 4 cloves • 450 g beef strips • 1 tsp chilli powder • Pink salt, to taste • 1 tsp ground ginger • 1 tsp masala (garam […]
TERIYAKI SALMON BOWL WITH SPICY FRIED RICE & CUCUMBER SALAD
Serves 2–3 CUCUMBER SALAD Ingredients • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced or ribboned • 2 tbsp rice vinegar • 1 tsp sesame oil • 1 tbsp honey • 1 tbsp sesame seeds Method 1. Slice the cucumber thinly (or ribbon it for presentation). 2. In a bowl, whisk together the rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, […]
