Every South African – or visitor to SA – will have come across the famous braai broodjie. Try this cheese & mushroom braai broodjie recipe to experience the classic with a twist.
For those not familiar:
- Braai – a BBQ of the most premium kind
- Broodjie – a toasted sandwich
This recipe makes two braai broodjies.
Ingredients
- 4 slices of sourdough bread
- 1 ripe tomato, sliced
- 2 portabello mushrooms
- 3 slices of mozzarella cheese
- 3 slices of aged cheddar cheese
- ½ red onion, sliced
- Sea salt
- Black pepper
- +- 4 Tbsp butter, room temperature
Method
- Prepare your braai and allow coals or wood to burn down until the heat is very gentle (or preheat a gas braai on low heat).
- Season the portabello mushrooms with olive oil, salt and pepper. Grill them on the braai until tender. Allow them to rest and then slice.
- Spread two slices of sourdough with softened butter and flip onto a baking tray.
- Assemble the braai broodjies beginning with the mozzarella slices.
- Next, add a layer of tomato slices and season them well. Add a few pieces of red onion and spread them out, so every bite is even. Arrange the sliced mushrooms across the whole sandwich. Finish with a layer of cheddar, which will add flavour and help keep everything in place, and insulate the bread from getting soggy.
- Top each broodjie with the other piece of sourdough and butter them generously.
- Transport the broodjies onto a braai grid. No need to squash them down. Just use the braai grid to gently keep things in place.
- Braai over low heat so that the bread gets nice and crispy and the cheese melts. When the broodjies are golden brown, remove them from the braai, slice, and serve immediately.
Voila. Braai broodjie magic.
Cheese & Mushroom Braai Broodjie Recipe Notes
This Cheese & Mushroom Braai Broodjie Recipe
is courtesy of the South African Mushroom Farmers’ Association (SAMFA), a group of farmers who grow and love mushrooms.
They share their passion by promoting all varieties of mushrooms, creating unique recipes that showcase the many flavour profiles of mushrooms, and engaging in charity campaigns that make the world a better place.
Why mushrooms?
These powerful little foods are packed with nutrients and fibres, have very few calories, and are an excellent source of plant protein. If spiced right, they even make a great meat replacement!
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