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

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Aussie Munch Mate

You Need This Stuff

  • 1 cup bush nuts, roughly chopped
  • 1 tbsp lemon myrtle, ground
  • 8 oz kangaroo jerky, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried Australian fruit (eg, quandong or muntries), chopped
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 tsp native pepperberry, ground

Do This With That Stuff

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C)
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  3. Place the roughly chopped bush nuts on the cutting board and set aside
  4. Thinly slice the kangaroo jerky on the cutting board and set aside
  5. Chop the dried Australian fruit (quandong or muntries) on the cutting board and set aside
  6. 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
  7. In a small saucepan, heat honey over low heat until it becomes thin and runny; do not boil or overheat
  8. Add ground native pepperberry to the heated honey in the saucepan and stir well with a wooden spoon to combine
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Bake for 15-20 minutes in preheated oven or until edges are slightly golden brown
  12. Remove from oven and let cool completely on baking sheet before breaking into snack-sized pieces

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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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