Barbecued Kangaroo and Macadamia Salad
Ready In: 15 mins
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 dried lemon myrtle, leaves (or 1/2 tsp lemon myrtle seasoning)
- 2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon macadamia nut oil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or Australian Bush Spices Red Meat Blend)
- 600 g kangaroo meat, loin fillets
- 2 cups Baby Spinach
- 2 cups rocket
- 1⁄2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced
- 75 g roasted macadamia halves
- 2 teaspoons honey mustard
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
- 80 ml macadamia nut oil
Directions
- Using a mortar and pestle, pound the lemon myrtle, rosemary leaves, garlic cloves and 1 tbs macadamia oil to a paste.
- Transfer to a bowl and stir in the spice mix. Add the kangaroo fillets and turn to coat in the spice mixture. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
- Heat chargrill pan or barbecue over high heat.
- When hot, add the kangaroo fillets and cook for 2-3 minutes each side for medium-rare or until the fillets are cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate and rest, covered loosely with foil, for 5 minutes.
- For the dressing, whisk the mustard, vinegar and the remaining oil in a bowl until combined.
- Combine spinach and rocket in a large bowl. Slice the fillets 1cm thick and scatter over the leaves with the onion, capsicum and macadamias. Drizzle with dressing and serve immediately.
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