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Pickled braaied mushrooms

By Khanya Mzongwana

Serves 10

Difficulty Easy

Prep Time 10 minutes, plus overnight soaking time

Cooking Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

400 g shiitake mushrooms
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
½ cup Woolworths lightly seasoned mild pickling condiment
a sprig fresh thyme
1 t dried oregano
2 bay leaves
6 cloves garlic
1 medium onion, finely chopped

Method

1. Heat a braai or a griddle pan. Rub the mushrooms with a bit of olive oil, season and grill for a few minutes or until nice and charred.

2. In a bowl, combine the remaining ingredients and add the mushrooms. Steep overnight before bottling and sealing in glass jars.

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Photographs: Jan Ras
Food Assistant: Mia Wentzel

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