Emu steak with pepperberry sauce
Emu steak with pepperberry sauce is a distinctive Australian dish featuring lean, red meat from the emu, typically pan-seared or grilled and served with a sauce made from native Tasmanian pepperberries. The steak is often seasoned simply to highlight its rich, beef-like flavor, while the sauce adds a unique, mildly spicy and aromatic kick.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is very high in protein and low in carbohydrates, making it a nutrient-dense, lean meal option. A typical serving provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie estimate of around 250-300 kcal per 150g serving.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 270 kcal |
| Protein | 38 g |
| Carbs | 2 g |
| Fat | 12 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 0.5 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 8.5 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 9.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 320 mg |
| Selenium | 42 mcg |
| Potassium | 410 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg |
Per 1 emu steak (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Emu meat is a traditional food of Indigenous Australians and is prized for being extremely lean and rich in conjugated linoleic acid (CLA), a fatty acid associated with various health benefits. The use of pepperberries, a native Australian spice, adds a culturally significant and uniquely flavored element to the dish.
