Char-grilled Mushrooms with Pepper Sauce

Brush the mushrooms with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Heat a griddle pan over high heat, or prepare the coals of a braai. Grill your mushrooms in the pan or on the braai, cooking for about 2 – 4 minutes per side until cooked through. Remove mushrooms from heat and sprinkle with the thyme sprigs.

Make the sauce by adding all of the sauce ingredients to a small pot, bring to a simmer then remove from the heat immediately. Remove rosemary sprigs and season to taste with salt.

Serve the sauce warm alongside the grilled mushroom steaks and top with crispy-fried sage leaves and toasted walnuts