Sticky spiced mushroom skewers
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Stuck for vegetarian barbecue ideas? These deliciously moreish mushroom skewers are sure to be a hit with everyone.
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Prep time: 10 mins
plus marinating time -
Cooking time: 10-15 mins
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Serves: 2
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Skill level: Easy peasy
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Costs: Cheap as chips
Ingredients
This dish also tastes great served with noodles, chargrilled peppers and courgettes.
- 2tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese cooking wine
- 1tbsp clear honey
- 1tsp vegetable oil
- 2cm piece root ginger, grated
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- ½ tsp Chinese 5 spice
- 250g (9oz) shiitake mushrooms
Method
- Mix the first seven ingredients together in a large bowl. Add the mushrooms and stir well until they are coated in the marinade. Cover and leave to marinate in a cool place for at least 1 hour.
- Drain the marinade into a small pan and simmer for 1-2 mins until syrupy. Thread the mushrooms on to skewers then cook over hot barbecue coals or griddle or under a hot grill for about 10 mins, turning frequently and brushing with more of the marinade. Serve hot.
Nutritional information
Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.
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