A little about this dish
This unique BBQ dish elevates the humble Oyster Mushroom by blending it with African-inspired flavors. The mushrooms bring a subtle earthiness while the African spices add a kick, resulting in a palate-pleasing smoky delish.
Ingredients (for 2)
- Oyster mushrooms — 1 pound — clean
- African spice mix (bbq) — 2 tablespoons
- Garlic — 2 cloves — finely minced
- Extra-virgin olive oil — 3 tablespoons
- Lemon — from 1 lemon — zest and juice
- Parsley — handful — chopped
- Salt — to taste
- Black pepper — to taste
Preparation
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Step 1 — 💧🔥🍢Soak your BBQ skewers in water for 15 to 20 minutes to prevent them from burning.
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Step 2 — 🥣🍋🥄Combine the spice mix, minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and a tablespoon of olive oil in a mixing bowl.
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Step 3 — 🍄⏲️🍲Add the cleaned oyster mushroom to the marinade and toss it well to coat. Allow it to sit for at least 15 to 30 minutes.
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Step 4 — 😋🧂🍽️Thread the mushrooms onto the pre-soaked skewers and season them with salt and black pepper.
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Step 5 — 🔥🌡️🥵Preheat your BBQ to a medium heat.
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Step 6 — 🕑😋🍢Cook the skewered mushrooms for 2-3 minutes on each side or until they're nicely caramelized and tender.
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Step 7 — 🥘🍽️😋Just before they're done cooking, drizzle them with the remaining olive oil and sprinkle some chopped parsley on top. Serve them immediately while they're piping hot and enjoy the African spiced, BBQ mushrooms!
A final fox tip
This is a great recipe for foodies exploring vegan BBQ options. You can add more veggies like bell peppers or zucchini to the skewers for more diversity. Engage the kids in threading the veggies and mushrooms onto the skewers, it can be a fun and creative kitchen activity for them!