Australian Native recipe: Muntrie, Fig and Prosciutto Salad

What are Muntries?  Otherwise known as 'Emu Apple', 'Native Cranberry' or its scientific name, 'Kunzel Pomifera', these little beauties grow on low growing shrubs and are native to the South Coast of Australia.

Known for their high antioxidant value, they are said to be around four times higher than that of blueberries. With a unique spicy apple flavour and a pretty red and green tinge, the magic of these fruits is that kids will eat them like candy. They can be used traditionally, or used dried, or pounded and made into a paste, or even dried into a fruit like strap. Personally, I love them fresh in salads, like this one.

Learn more about Muntries in our Australian Native Food Guide 

Australian Native Produce recipe: Muntrie, Fig and Prosciutto Salad

Australian Native Recipe Muntrie, Fig and Prosciutto Salad Serves 4-6

Australian Native Recipe Muntrie, Fig and Prosciutto Salad Serves 4-6

Ingredients: 

Method: Layer the meat and mozzarella on the base of your serving platter and in between it tuck in the peach and figs. Generously scatter over your muntries, picked herbs and then drizzle over the oil and vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.

Notes
Can't get Fresh or Frozen read our blog on What to do when you can't get fresh natives 

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