We Were Dangerous

In 1954 New Zealand, Nellie and Daisy attempt to escape an institution for delinquent girls, but they are caught and it triggers a relocation to a facility on a remote island. The duo become a trio as well-to-do Lou joins them, and life on the island takes shape under the command of the devout Matron. The trio rail against the system, dubious of the benevolence of the bible and taking refuge in their blossoming friendship. It’s hard to reform girls who don’t believe they need reforming. However, a sense of doom settles in when experimental forms of punishment take place in the dead of night. Nellie and Daisy plot rebellion, but unexpectedly find themselves at odds with Lou, who is afraid to break the rules.

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This is such a great brunch idea and a great start to Father’s Day. This mince is spiked with some fried onions and chilli and served with an egg.

Serves 4-6

Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil

400g beef mince

2 carrots, grated

1 bay leaf

¼ cup red wine

400g tin chopped tomatoes

½ tsp sea salt + pepper

2 medium onions, sliced thinly

1 tbsp butter or oil

1-2 red chilli, sliced thinly

1 fried egg per person to serve

Ciabatta slices to serve, toasted

Finely chopped chives to garnish

Method

1.Heat oil in medium sized saucepan and brown mince, breaking it up with a fork as it cooks to keep it loose. Add grated carrot, bay leaf and red wine. Cook for 3-4 minutes then add tomatoes and seasoning. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 20-30 minutes. Taste and season with more salt or pepper to dad’s taste.

2.Whilst mince cooks, fry onions in butter or oil. Get some really good colour on them before adding the chilli at the end. Set aside and use pan to fry eggs.

3.Plate up, topping mince with fried egg and chilli onion mix and toasted ciabatta slices on the side. Sprinkle with chives.

Nici’s notes

- Cooked mince, like casseroles, curries and soups, ages well overnight so prepare it the day before Fathers’ Day, refrigerate, then re-heat for brunch.

- Use one tablespoon of balsamic vinegar instead of red wine if you prefer.

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We Were Dangerous is a brand-new Kiwi film about girlhood, rebellion and violence – but it has friendship at its heart.

Although the story is fictional, it comes at a time that makes you feel it could have been plucked right from the history books.

It follows a misfit trio of Nellie, Daisy, and Lou, determined to rally against the system in 1950’s New Zealand.

The film won the Special Jury Prize at SXSW this year and made its premiere at the Auckland launch of the New Zealand International Film Festival.

Erana James and Nathalie Morris, Nellie and Lou, joined Jack Tame for a chat about the making of the film, the story it follows, and the success it has found.

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