RECIPE: Herb-basted exotic mushroom skewers

Mushroom kebabs basted with herby, garlicky butter and cooked over the coals. Serve them as a side dish or as satisfying vegetarian main course

23 September 2015 - 23:00 By Sunday Times Food Weekly
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Herb-basted exotic mushroom skewers
Herb-basted exotic mushroom skewers
Image: Toby Murphy

Serves: 4 as a snack or side dish

Ingredients:

100g butter, softened

2 garlic cloves, crushed

Large bunch fresh herbs (such as rosemary, thyme, fennel), roughly chopped

Salt and pepper, to taste

200g exotic mushrooms

Method:

1) Mix the butter with the garlic and herbs and season.

2) Push the mushrooms onto 4 skewers.

3) Braai for about 5-7 minutes, turning constantly and basting with the herby butter.

4) Serve hot, topped with the remaining butter.

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