Pan-Fried Ostrich and Wild Mushrooms on Pumpkin Polenta

Ostrich, and the Australian emu for that matter, are both tasty birds but because they’re so lean, they shouldn’t be cooked beyond medium in case they dry out. You could also use turkey breast for this recipe; you will need to cook it through but be careful not to overcook it for the same reason. I like to use dried mushrooms for this recipe as you get some lovely flavour from the soaking liquid. You can, of course, use fresh mushrooms, in which case use a light vegetable stock to make the