Mushroom Souvlaki with Air Fried Za'atar
Mushroom Souvlaki with Air-Fried Za'atar is a delightful and savoury dish that pairs the tender, marinated mushrooms with the vibrant spices of the Mediterranean. The mushrooms are skewered and infused with a zesty blend of garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil, creating a mouthwatering flavor profile.
Ingredients
For the tzatziki
- 250 g plain Greek style yoghurt
- 1 medium Mediterranean cucumber
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh mint chopped
- 1 clove garlic finely grated
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
For the flatbread
- 250 g plain Greek style yoghurt
- 150 g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp salt
For the mushrooms
- 500 g mixed cultivated mushrooms
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Wooden or metal skewers
To serve
- 1 red onion sliced thinly
- Fresh dill fronds
- Za’atar
- Olive oil for cooking
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For the tzatziki
- In a medium-sized bowl whisk together all the ingredients.
- Taste to adjust seasoning.
- Set aside in the fridge until serving.
For the flatbread
- Combine yoghurt, flour and salt in a bowl and mix well.
- Place on a lightly floured surface and knead until it comes together.
- Divide the dough into 4.
- Gently press and stretch each piece into a flatbread.
- Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil onto a baking tray and sprinkle with a quarter of the za’atar.
- Coat the flatbread on both sides with the olive oil and za’atar.
- Repeat with the remaining three.
- Air fry for 10 minutes at 199˚C, rotating halfway through until deeply golden.
For the mushrooms
- Cut mushrooms into similar-sized chunks.
- Portabellinis can be left whole and larger portabellos can be quartered.
- In a bowl combine the mushrooms, seasoning, lemon juice and a drizzle of olive oil.
- Toss well to coat and allow to marinade for about 30 minutes.
- Thread mushrooms onto skewers.
- Braai them or cook on a hot griddle pan until just tender and juicy.
- Serve mushrooms on the flatbread with a generous swish of tzatziki.
- Add a few slices of red onion and dill fronds.
- Finish with a little extra za’atar and enjoy!
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