Saturday, 8 May 2021

Higgidy Miso Mushroom Snack verdict

It's stating the obvious that they don't look particularly appetising but I wouldn't let that put me off. You can eat them straight away but warming is always best, which is exactly what it says on the packet. 160fan/180c/Gas 4 for 10/12 minutes.

My supper treat is ready – not all six I should add – served with a side of coleslaw. I'm disappointed - I expected more of that umami punch which I didn't get.

I've been here before – although in fairness they weren't as disappointing as the ready-made cheese & onion pasties from M&S.

Not to be a clever clogs this could definitely come back to bite me and land me on my backside but I think I can do better, so here goes!

For this experiment I'm using a puff pastry sheet – here's my recipe for the filling :


Miso Mushroom Snacks

14 snack size pastries


3 x Portabello mushrooms - 275g peeled, stalks trimmed

then sliced and chopped into small pieces, bag or box and set

aside until ready for use


3 tbsps brown rice miso paste*

2 tsps soy sauce*

2 tbsps mirin*

1 tbsp dark soft brown sugar*


puff pastry sheet

1 egg, beaten for egg washing

Nigella seeds to sprinkle


Mix the ingredients marked “*” thoroughly into a paste – box and fridge, or, you may find it more convenient to mix the marinade directly into a large strong food bag – e.g. Bacofoil SafeLoc. Add the mushrooms to the marinade an hour before roasting to give them time to infuse.

When you're ready to roast, pre-heat your oven 150fan/170c/Gas 3.

Empty the marinaded mushrooms into a foil tray and roast for 15-20 minutes.

Your mushrooms should not be too wet – there will be marinade left over – freeze it or set aside to use as a drizzle if you wish.


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