Mushroom Cheesesteak by Snacc Boss Raph Rashid

Mushroom Cheesesteak by Snacc Boss Raph Rashid

Mushroom Cheesesteak by Snacc Boss Raph Rashid

Ingredients

1 Capsicum
2 Jalapeños
1 Large Australian portobello mushroom
1 White onion, thinly sliced
30 ml Neutral Oil
Steak seasoning
5 g Smoked paprika
5 g Garlic powder
5 g Onion powder
5 g Black pepper, coarsely ground
5 g Salt
4 Slices provolone cheese
2 Slices American cheese
2 Long rolls
40 g Garlic butter
Hot sauce, optional

Directions

Char the capsicum and jalapeños over open flame or on a hotplate. Turn with tongs until completely blackened all over. Transfer to a bowl and cover tightly with cling wrap. Leave to steam for 15 minutes.

Peel the blackened skin off the peppers and jalapeños, it should slide off easily. Remove seeds and stems. Tear or slice into strips. Set aside.

Combine all steak seasoning ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add a splash of neutral oil. Lay the portobello mushroom whole into the pan and leave it alone for 5–6 minutes until deeply coloured on one side. Remove, slice, then add back to the pan with the white onions. Season with steak seasoning and grill together until the onions are soft and slightly caramelised.

Lay the charred pepper and jalapeño strips over the mushroom and onion mix. Lay cheeses directly on top to cover everything. Let melt.

Generously butter the buns and grill on a hotplate or skillet until golden.

Load the cheesy mushroom mix into the toasted buns and serve with hot sauce if you like.

Mushroom Makhani by Snacc Boss Raph Rashid

Mushroom Makhani by Snacc Boss Raph Rashid

Mushroom Makhani by Snacc Boss Raph Rashid

Ingredients

Marinated Mushrooms
600 g Australian Cup Mushrooms, quartered
8 g Kashmiri Chilli Powder
6 g Garam Masala
5 g Ground Coriander
4 g Garlic Powder
6 g Salt
20 ml Neutral Oil e.g. Vegetable
Makhani Sauce
100 g Unsalted Butter
1 Large Brown Onions, diced
4 Cloves Garlic, minced
600 Ripe Tomatoes, roughly chopped
4 Whole Cardamom Pods
8 g Kashmiri Chilli Powder
6 g Ground Coriander
5 g Salt
50 Tomato Paste
8 g Sugar
8 g Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Kasuri Methi)
150 ml Thickened Cream
20 g Cold Butter
To serve
2 Puff Pastry Sheets, cut in half
200 g Full-fat Greek Yoghurt
1 Lebanese Cucumber, grated
Squeeze of Lemon Juice
1 Red Onion, thinly sliced
20 g Fresh Coriander

Directions

Marinate the mushrooms: Toss the mushrooms with half the kashmiri chilli powder, garam masala, ground coriander, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and oil until evenly coated. Set aside for 30 minutes at room temp.

Build the sauce base: Melt the butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add the cardamom pods and sizzle 30 seconds. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook another 2 minutes.

Cook down the tomatoes: Add the tomatoes, remaining kashmiri chilli powder, ground coriander, and salt. Stir well and cook uncovered on low-medium heat until the tomatoes completely break down and the sauce is thick and deep red — around 15–20 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and cook 2 minutes.

Finish the sauce: Remove the cardamom pods. Add the cream and stir through. Blend until completely smooth. Add back to the pot and stir in the sugar. Crush the dried fenugreek leaves between your palms and stir through. Finish with the cold butter. Taste and adjust salt and sugar. Keep warm on low.

Cook the mushrooms: Get a skillet or frypan hot over high heat with a little oil. Cook the mushrooms in a single layer — don’t crowd. Leave them alone for 2 minutes to get colour, then toss. You want charred edges and a meaty texture. Cook in batches if needed.

Make the yoghurt: Combine the greek yoghurt with the grated cucumber and a squeeze of lemon juice. Set aside.

Grill the pastry: Heat a grill pan or heavy skillet over low-medium heat. Place the pastry sheets directly on the dry pan and grill until puffed, charred in spots and cooked through — about 3 minutes per side. Each sheet cuts into 2 wraps.

Assemble: Place the mushrooms onto the flaky pastry and smother in sauce. Top with cucumber yoghurt, thinly sliced red onion and fresh coriander.

Notes:

Ripe tomatoes matter — the riper the better. If yours are average, the extra tomato paste will help.

Let the puff pastry come to room temp before grilling so it cooks evenly and doesn’t tear.

Machos by Snacc Boss Raph Rashid

Machos by Snacc Boss Raph Rashid

Machos by Snacc Boss Raph Rashid

Ingredients

600 g Australian Swiss brown mushrooms, roughly diced
1 Brown Onion, diced
4 cloves Garlic, minced
50 g Chipotle in adobe, chopped
8 g Smoked paprika
6 g Ground cumin
4 g Ground coriander
3 g Dried oregano
400 g Canned cherry tomatoes
200 g Black beans, drained & rinsed
30 ml Neutral oil
6 g Salt
300 g Corn chips
150 g Tasty or cheddar cheese, grated
150 g Sour cream
200 g Guacamole
40 g Pickled jalapeños
15 g Fresh coriander
2 Tomatoes, diced
2 Limes

Directions

Cook the base: Heat oil in a heavy pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5–10 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 2 more minutes.

Cook the mushrooms: Add the diced mushrooms and cook over medium heat for 10–12 minutes until they’ve released all their liquid and are deeply browned and reduced. Don’t rush this.

Build the chile: Add the chipotle in adobo, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, and oregano. Stir and cook 2–3 minutes. Add the tomato paste and fry off for 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the canned tomatoes and black beans, stir well and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes or until thick and glossy. Season with salt.

Layer the chips: Spread the corn chips across a large tray or baking dish. Scatter the cheese over the top and place under a hot grill for 3 minutes until melted and bubbling.

Load and serve: Spoon the hot mushroom chile over the cheesy chips. Top with sour cream, guacamole, pickled jalapeños, diced tomato, and fresh coriander. Squeeze lime over the whole lot and serve immediately.

Footy Night Mushroom Tacos by Cam Zurhaar

Footy Night Mushroom Tacos by Cam Zurhaar

Footy Night Mushroom Tacos by Cam Zurhaar

Ingredients

400 g Australian Swiss Brown Mushrooms
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 tsp Smoked Paprika
1 tsp Ground Cumin
½ tsp Chilli Powder
Salt & Pepper, to taste
8 Small tortillas
Green Sauce
½ Avocado
Small Bunch of Coriander
½ Jalapeño
1 Lime, juice of
1 tbsp Sour Cream
1 tbsp Olive Oil
Dash of Water
Salt, to taste
Optional Toppings
Capsicum/Jalapeño
Coriander
Lime, wedges

Directions

Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.

Place the sliced mushrooms in a bowl and toss with smoked paprika, cumin, chilli powder, salt and pepper.

Add the mushrooms to the hot pan and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and become golden and crispy around the edges.

Warm the tortillas in a dry pan or directly over a flame until soft and lightly charred.

Spoon the crispy mushrooms into the tortillas. Drizzle with any green hot sauce and add any optional toppings.

Enjoy immediately.

Mushroom Toastie x Cam Zurhaar

Mushroom Toastie x Cam Zurhaar

Mushroom Toastie x Cam Zurhaar

Ingredients

600 g Australian Portobello mushrooms, finely sliced
12 slices, white bread
1 cup grated cheese (tasty or cheddar)
1 tbsp olive oil (or butter)
1 pinch kosher salt (or fine sea salt)
1 pinch cracked black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
1 pinch thyme, to taste (optional)
1 tbsp butter (or olive oil), for the bread
BBQ sauce, for serving (optional)

Directions

Heat olive oil or butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and become golden and slightly caramelised. Season with salt, pepper, thyme and garlic powder if using.

Butter one side of each slice of bread.

Lay slices of bread butter-side down. Spoon the cooked mushrooms evenly across the slices, then sprinkle grated cheese over the top.

Place the remaining bread slices on top, butter-side up.

Heat on a pan or sandwich press. Cook each toastie for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crispy and the cheese has melted.

Remove, cut in half and serve hot with BBQ sauce for dipping.