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Creative Bush Tucker Recipes with Native Ingredients

Creative Bush Tucker Recipes with Native Ingredients

Dish Name Ingredients and Methods Aboriginal Contribution Texture and Taste
Saltbush Fattoush Fiesta Combine Saltbush leaves, chopped vegetables, Fetta, and toasted Pita bread. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice. Cultivated by Aboriginal enterprises Crunchy, fresh, and tangy
Crab and Pepperberry Delight Sauté zucchini and corn. Add cooked crab, linguine, and Pepperberry seasoning. Toss with butter and herbs. Wild-harvested by Indigenous communities Tender crab, spicy and creamy sauce
Venison Dream Carpaccio Thinly slice venison, marinate in Pepperberry and citrus juice. Serve with fermented blood plums and pecorino crisps. Traditional use by Aboriginal communities Soft, delicate venison, sharp and tangy flavors
Kangaroo Plum Perfection Sear kangaroo fillets. Prepare a sauce with Illawarra plum, red wine, and stock. Serve over meat. Sourced from Aboriginal lands Juicy kangaroo, rich and fruity sauce
Lemon Myrtle Salmon Symphony Pan-fry salmon fillets. Make a sauce with Lemon Myrtle, butter, and lemon juice. Pour over salmon. Cultivated by Aboriginal cooperatives Flaky salmon, citrusy and buttery sauce
Wild Rosemary Shepherd's Delight Slow-cook lamb shanks with Wild Rosemary. Top with mashed potatoes and bake until golden. Traditional harvesting by Indigenous communities Tender lamb, creamy and herbaceous
Lemon Myrtle Gnocchi Wonder Cook gnocchi. Sauté with zucchini, lemon myrtle, and cream. Season with Pepperberry. Cultivated by Aboriginal cooperatives Soft gnocchi, creamy and zesty
North Beach Spinifex Special Grill market fish. Serve with a side of sautéed Spinifex. Season with salt and lemon juice. Traditional harvesting by Indigenous communities Flaky fish, salty and fresh
Bush Spice Chicken Piccata Coat chicken and eggplant in flour. Pan-fry and finish with a sauce of lemon juice and Native Oregano. Cultivated by Aboriginal enterprises Crispy chicken, tangy and savory
Native Thyme Mash Magic Boil potatoes, mash with butter and cream. Season with garlic and Native Thyme. Cultivated by Aboriginal cooperatives Creamy mash, fragrant and garlicky
Fraser Island Crab Extravaganza Cook spanner crab, season with lemon juice and herbs. Serve with a simple salad. Sourced from Indigenous fisheries Sweet crab, fresh and citrusy
Aussie Coat of Arms Croquettes Mix ground kangaroo and emu with spices. Shape into croquettes, bread, and fry until crispy. Sourced from Aboriginal lands Crispy exterior, rich and gamey interior
Saltbush Rice Crunch Make rice crackers with ground Saltbush. Serve with Nasturtium dip. Cultivated by Aboriginal enterprises Crispy crackers, savory and herbaceous
Native Fruit Vegan Delight Whip aquafaba into meringue. Top with various native fruits. Wild-harvested by Indigenous communities Light meringue, sweet and tart fruits
Bush Herb Beef Bliss Cook beef with Native Thyme and black garlic. Serve with buckwheat and soft leeks. Cultivated by Aboriginal cooperatives Tender beef, earthy and aromatic
Bush Lemon Iced Tea Brew tea with Native Lemongrass. Sweeten with honey and chill before serving. Traditional use by Aboriginal communities Refreshing, citrusy and sweet
Samphire Carpaccio Elegance Prepare carpaccio with thinly sliced meat. Garnish with Samphire. Wild-harvested by Indigenous communities Delicate meat, salty and crisp garnish
Warrigal Green Chicken Saag Cook chicken with Warrigal Greens and spices. Serve with yogurt flatbreads. Cultivated by Aboriginal cooperatives Tender chicken, creamy and spicy
Red Back Ginger Cake Charm Bake a cake with almond flour, oranges, and Red Back Ginger. Cultivated by Aboriginal enterprises Moist cake, sweet and spicy
Ferguson Valley Lamb Feast Cook lamb loin, puree fennel, and make sweet potato dauphine. Garnish with native bush mint. Sourced from Indigenous lands Juicy lamb, sweet and herby
Wattle Seed Roo Roll Roll kangaroo in wattle seed. Serve with pickled muntries, coastal greens, and sandalwood nuts. Wild-harvested by Indigenous communities Rich kangaroo, nutty and tangy
Crocodile Fettuccine Fusion Cook fettuccine with crocodile meat. Season with native herbs. Sourced from Indigenous lands Tender crocodile, herby and creamy
Bush Tomato Soup Sensation Make soup with bush tomatoes. Serve with saltbush chips and wattleseed damper. Cultivated by Aboriginal cooperatives Savory soup, crunchy chips
Rosella Roo Revelation Grill kangaroo steaks. Serve with a sweet Rosella jus. Sourced from Aboriginal lands Juicy kangaroo, sweet and tangy
RiverMint Refresh Sorbet Prepare sorbet with RiverMint and sugar. Freeze until set. Cultivated by Aboriginal cooperatives Refreshing sorbet, minty and sweet
Lemon Myrtle Snapper Delight Pan-fry snapper. Make a reduction with native lemon grass and serve with vegetable puree. Wild-harvested by Indigenous communities Flaky snapper, citrusy and smooth
Bush Berries Pavlova Paradise Whip egg whites into meringue. Top with a mix of native bush berries. Cultivated by Aboriginal enterprises Light meringue, sweet and tart
Kangaroo and Quandong Stew Stew kangaroo meat with Quandong fruits, vegetables, and native herbs. Sourced from Aboriginal lands Hearty stew, rich and fruity
Aniseed Myrtle Cheesecake Prepare a cheesecake flavored with Aniseed Myrtle. Top with native fruits. Cultivated by Aboriginal cooperatives Creamy cheesecake, sweet and aromatic

Book References

  • Cleary, J. (2017). "Bush Tucker: Australia’s Native Foods." Australian Geographic.
  • Pascoe, B. (2014). "Dark Emu: Aboriginal Australia and the Birth of Agriculture." Magabala Books.
  • Low, T. (1991). "Wild Food Plants of Australia." Angus & Robertson.
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