LIFESTYLE NEWS - Heritage Day on 24 September is a public holiday that encourages people in South Africa to celebrate their cultures in a broader context because the country’s make-up is so diverse. 

Even gathering around a braai has added more conversation to the day.

Why not try a new recipe this year? Braai Mushroom Bruschetta is a tasty treat.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

8 slices bread of choice (ciabatta & sourdough work well)
2 shallots, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, minced
250g baby button mushrooms, sliced in half
250g portabellini mushrooms, sliced
1 cup / 125g Gruyere cheese, grated
Olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Fresh parsley, for serving

Method:

Preheat the braai. 

Brush the slices of bread with a little olive oil and toast on the braai until golden brown on both sides. Set aside.

In a cast iron pan directly on the braai, heat a drizzle of olive oil. Add the shallots and cook until tender and starting to caramelise. Add the garlic and cook for a minute.

Add the sliced mushrooms and cook stirring occasionally, until browned all over.

Season the mushrooms with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.

Place the toasted bread onto a baking tray.

Spoon the mushroom mixture onto each slice and sprinkle with cheese.

Place the tray on the braai and cover with the lid for 2 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

Transfer to a platter, sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve. 

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