Kangaroo, lemon myrtle: Recipes using native Australian ingredients

From macadamias and finger limes, to kangaroo, wattleseed and lemon myrtle, these recipes showcase the versatility of Aussie produce.

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From macadamias and finger limes, to kangaroo, wattleseed and lemon myrtle, these recipes showcase the versatility of Aussie produce.

These sweet and savoury recipes showcase some of the most delicious ingredients, that also happen to be native to Australia.

River mint, pea and warrigal greens soup with saltbush butter sourdough

Nornie Bero combines a trio of native ingredients in a vibrant dish that comes with a hint of mint.

Saltbush pepperberry crocodile

“Crocodile can be tough, so tenderise your fillet with a mallet before you cook it – it’s similar to calamari in that it hardens quickly. You’ll most likely buy the tail fillet, but I prefer cooking with ‘croc chops’ (with the bone in), as the marrow adds more flavour.”

Ever tried crocodile? This recipe is for you.

Warrigal greens verde dip with potato chips

“This simple green sauce is an easy way to use up all those herbs you have hiding in the fridge, leftover from recipes you have made during the week.”

Macadamia banana bread with lemon myrtle drizzle

Helena elevates the classic banana bread with Aussie bush foods.

Kangaroo curry with macadamia flatbread

Colin Fassnidge and Anthony Puharich serve up a curry with kick using kangaroo and pantry staples. Macadamia flatbread keeps things true blue.

Kangaroo curry with macadamia flatbread.

Snapper with native spiced broth and braised fennel

Whole snapper is perfect for absorbing the warming, spicy flavours of this broth. Recipe by Ally Waddell and Peter Hardwick.

Macadamia and saltbush-crusted lamb, warrigal greens and thyme couscous

Taking a popular cut of lamb raised on a flavoursome native shrub, Nornie Bero gives the classic Sunday roast a must-try Australian update.

Lemon myrtle cake

“This recipe is really close to me. My Aunt Susan made it – it’s just got a lot of nostalgia. Any time there was a family event, Aunty Susie would make a cake … I asked her to make a special recipe with some native ingredients, and that’s what she came up with.” – Matt Stone

Lemon myrtle is a great native Australian ingredient – especially in this cake.

Baked ocean trout with parsley macadamia butter

This seafood centrepiece will be the talk of your next party.

Baked yams with charred pepperberry figs and crispy saltbush

Nornie Bero combines her favourite root vegetable with zingy native flavours and some meltingly sweet figs.

Pork belly with fennel, finger lime and karkalla salsa

Looking for a decadent roast recipe? You can stop scrolling here.

Homemade sausage rolls with spiced kangaroo mince recipe

It doesn’t get more Aussie than kangaroo mince sausage rolls.

Use kangaroo mince to make these sausage rolls.

Macadamia-crumbed pork schnitzel with ‘Aussiekraut’

Could this schnitzel, an undisputed pub classic, be any more Australian? We don’t think so. An Aussie macadamia crust adds crunch, and the usual sauerkraut gets an earthy hit of beetroot.

Rustic potato bake casserole with crunchy saltbush crumb

Simon puts a fresh twist on an old favourite in this recipe created for Neale Whitaker and David Novak-Piper’s Taylor’s Of Berry guesthouse.

Apple and lemon myrtle meringue cake

Autumn’s abundance of new apples and lemons make this delectable bake by Tracey Pattison the perfect finisher on a chilly night.

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Originally published as Kangaroo, lemon myrtle: Recipes using native Australian ingredients