Johannesburg
18 – 20 September 2026
Sandton Convention Centre

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Shiitake Roll with Spiced Mayo and Dill Pickle

Shiitake Roll with Spiced Mayo and Dill Pickle

Simon Toohey
MasterChef Australia contestant Simon Toohey shares a simple, yet delicious plant-powered snack with us.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Japanese
Servings 1 person

Equipment

  • Classic white roll

Ingredients
  

  • 20 g melted plant-based butter
  • 1 classic white roll
  • 75 g shiitake mushrooms
  • 50 ml mushroom stock
  • 50 ml vegan smoked mayo
  • 5 pickle slices
  • 2 g fresh dill

Instructions
 

  • Cut the bread down the middle but not all the way to the end, butter and toast on the grill.
  • Place the mushrooms in a pan with a little oil and fry.
  • Squirt in 30ml mushroom stock, place a lid on and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Take the bread off the grill, spoon in the mushroom mixture, squeeze on the mayo, add the pickles and dill and enjoy!

Video

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