Aussie Munch Mate—Snack for 6
Aussie Munch Mate is a delightful Australian snack featuring a savory blend of native ingredients. This easy-to-make treat combines crunchy bush nuts, zesty lemon myrtle, and tender kangaroo jerky, creating a unique and satisfying bite-sized snack perfect for sharing with mates or enjoying on-the-go.
Meal Type
Snack
Cuisine
Australian
Servings
6
Food Stars
Kangaroo
Lemon Myrtle
Health
Variations
Diets
Variations
Do This With That Stuff
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C)
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
- Place the roughly chopped bush nuts on the cutting board and set aside
- Thinly slice the kangaroo jerky on the cutting board and set aside
- Chop the dried Australian fruit (quandong or muntries) on the cutting board and set aside
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped bush nuts, ground lemon myrtle, sliced kangaroo jerky, and chopped dried Australian fruit; mix well with a wooden spoon
- In a small saucepan, heat honey over low heat until it becomes thin and runny; do not boil or overheat
- Add ground native pepperberry to the heated honey in the saucepan and stir well with a wooden spoon to combine
- Pour honey mixture into the large mixing bowl containing dry ingredients; mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon until all ingredients are evenly coated with honey mixture
- Spread mixture evenly onto prepared baking sheet lined with parchment paper using a wooden spoon; press down gently to create an even layer of Aussie Munch Mate mixture
- Bake for 15-20 minutes in preheated oven or until edges are slightly golden brown
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking sheet before breaking into snack-sized pieces
Obvious and Not So Obvious Variations and Pairings
☕ Bitter
- Increase lemon myrtle to 2 tbsp
- Add 1 tbsp ground wattleseed
- Add 1/2 tsp gentian root powder
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup unsweetened blackstrap molasses
🧂 Salty
- Add 1 tbsp sea salt
- Increase kangaroo jerky to 10 oz
- Add 1/2 cup salted macadamia nuts
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup maple syrup
🍋 Sour
- Increase lemon myrtle to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Replace honey with 1/3 cup lemon juice
- Add 1 tsp ground sumac
🌶️ Spicy
- Increase native pepperberry to 1.5 tsp
- Add 1/2 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- Add 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
🍬 Sweet
- Increase honey to 1/2 cup
- Add 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Add 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- Replace native pepperberry with 1 tsp ground cinnamon
🍄 Umami
- Add 1 tbsp soy sauce
- Add 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Add 1/2 tsp fish sauce
- Increase native pepperberry to 1.5 tsp
🍸 Alcoholic
- Shiraz: The bold flavors and spicy notes complement the kangaroo jerky and native pepperberry in the dish
- Australian Pale Ale: The crisp, hoppy taste balances the sweetness of the honey and dried fruit
- Semillon: The citrus undertones enhance the lemon myrtle and provide a refreshing contrast to the rich bush nuts
🥤 Non Alcoholic
- Lemon Myrtle Iced Tea: The citrusy flavor complements the lemon myrtle in the dish
- Sparkling Water with Lime: The effervescence and hint of lime cut through the richness of the nuts and jerky
- Australian Ginger Beer: The spiciness of ginger balances the sweetness from honey and dried fruits
🥓 Keto
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup granulated erythritol
- Replace dried Australian fruit with 1/2 cup unsweetened dried coconut flakes
- Add 1/4 cup chia seeds
🍆 Mediterranean
- Replace bush nuts with 1 cup chopped almonds
- Replace lemon myrtle with 1 tbsp dried oregano
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz thinly sliced prosciutto
- Replace dried Australian fruit with 1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup olive oil
- Replace native pepperberry with 1 tsp ground sumac
🥑 Paleo
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup coconut oil
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz fresh kangaroo meat, thinly sliced and cooked
🐟 Pescatarian
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz smoked salmon, thinly sliced
- Remove native pepperberry
🌱 Vegan
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz tempeh, thinly sliced
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup agave syrup
🥦 Vegetarian
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz tempeh, thinly sliced
- Add 1/2 cup sunflower seeds
🥩 Whole30
- Remove honey
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz cooked and shredded kangaroo meat
- Add 1/4 cup coconut aminos
🧠 Brain Health
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz smoked salmon
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Add 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup maple syrup
- Add 1 tbsp chia seeds
🌾 Celiac Disease
- No changes needed
💩 Crohns Disease
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz cooked and shredded chicken breast
- Replace bush nuts with 1 cup chopped almonds
- Replace dried Australian fruit with 1/2 cup dried blueberries
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
🩸 Diabetes
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- Add 1/4 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz lean grilled kangaroo, thinly sliced
🍞 Gluten Intolerance
- No changes needed
🫀 Heart Disease
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz lean chicken breast, thinly sliced
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup
- Add 1/2 cup rolled oats
❤️ Heart Health
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz lean kangaroo meat, thinly sliced
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup rolled oats
🧂 High Blood Pressure
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz low-sodium kangaroo jerky
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
- Add 1/2 tsp of potassium chloride (salt substitute)
🍔 High Cholesterol
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz lean turkey breast, thinly sliced
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
🦠 Immune System
- Add 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- Add 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- Replace honey with 1/4 cup manuka honey
- Add 1 tbsp ground turmeric
- Add 1 tsp ground ginger
🚽 Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz cooked and shredded chicken breast
- Replace bush nuts with 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Replace dried Australian fruit with 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
- Add 1/4 cup rolled oats
💧 Kidney Disease
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz low-sodium turkey jerky
- Decrease honey to 1/8 cup
- Replace native pepperberry with 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
🐄 Lactose Intolerance
- No changes needed
🍺 Liver Disease
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz lean chicken breast, cooked and thinly sliced
- Decrease honey to 2 tbsp
- Replace native pepperberry with 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
🤰 Pregnancy
- Replace kangaroo jerky with 8 oz cooked and shredded chicken breast
- Add 1/2 cup chopped spinach
Beti’s Reflections
G’day, mates! I recently stumbled upon a scrumptious Aussie Munch Mate recipe while exploring the culinary wonders of the Land Down Under. As an adventurous foodie, I couldn’t resist diving into this delightful Australian snack that celebrates native ingredients and flavors.
Introducing the Aussie Munch Mate, a unique and satisfying bite-sized snack perfect for sharing with your mates or enjoying on-the-go. This easy-to-make treat serves six people and is packed with native Australian ingredients. However, please note that this recipe contains kangaroo jerky, making it unsuitable for vegetarians.
Our Aussie Munch Mate recipe features a savory blend of 1 cup roughly chopped bush nuts, 1 tbsp ground lemon myrtle, 8 oz thinly sliced kangaroo jerky, 1/2 cup chopped dried Australian fruit (such as quandong or muntries), 1/4 cup honey, and 1 tsp ground native pepperberry. These ingredients come together to create a crunchy, zesty, and tender snack that truly captures the essence of Australia.
To whip up this Kangaroo Jerky Snack, start by preheating your oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper. Combine the chopped bush nuts, ground lemon myrtle, sliced kangaroo jerky, and chopped dried Australian fruit in a large mixing bowl. In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey until it becomes thin and runny – but be careful not to boil or overheat it! Stir in the ground native pepperberry before pouring the honey mixture into your dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until everything is evenly coated with the honey mixture. Spread your Aussie Munch Mate mix onto the prepared baking sheet in an even layer and bake for 15-20 minutes or until edges are slightly golden brown. Let it cool completely before breaking into snack-sized pieces.
There you have it – a homemade Aussie snack mix that’s perfect for your next gathering or as a unique Aussie party food. The combination of bush nuts, lemon myrtle, kangaroo jerky, and native fruit creates a delicious and healthy Australian snack idea that’s sure to impress. So go on, give this Aussie Munch Mate recipe a try and experience the flavors of Australia in every bite!



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