Mushroom biltong: A great snack for vegetarian South Africans

South Africa, just like so many countries has some great cuisine and our snacks are some of the best, like biltong. However, not everybody likes meat, but there’s an alternative to biltong for you. This mushroom biltong is a cured mushroom snack that’s perfect to nibble on during the day and at parties while watching the big game with friends. They have a great texture along with some spicy, smokey and slightly sweet flavours that all come together very nicely.

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Mushroom biltong suggestions

Mushrooms are stacked with important nutrients like protein and fibre. They are a perfect umami ingredient and, adding some paprika and tamari adds a salty, spicy taste to your biltong. We would recommend that you have some sort of food dehydrator at your disposal but it is possible to use a very low oven if it has a low enough setting. Serve it alongside your vegetarian fried cauliflower bites, vegetables and dip and any other tasty treats you can come up with.

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Everybody should enjoy more tasty spins on iconic South African foods, just like this vegetarian-friendly mushroom biltong.

Last updated on 30 June 2023

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