Saltbush Cooking Ideas and Recipes

Looking for new ways to cook with Australian native ingredients? These Saltbush cooking ideas and recipes bring native flavour straight into your kitchen. Whether you’re grilling meat, tossing a salad, or baking veggies, dried and ground Saltbush adds a savoury twist to every dish.

At Terrablendz, we offer premium quality Saltbush, perfect for seasoning, marinades, flavoured oils, and more. You’ll find it easy to use and full of earthy flavour. Order yours now at www.terrablendz.com.au and explore all the delicious ways to cook with Saltbush.

Saltbush Cooking Ideas: Infused Oils and Vinegars

Saltbush Infused Oils

Infused oils are a great way to carry flavour into salads, marinades, and roast vegetables.
Start by lightly toasting your dried Saltbush in a dry pan. This step releases its native aroma.
Next, mix it with a neutral or light-tasting oil like olive or grapeseed oil. Let it steep for several days.
Shake the jar occasionally to help the flavours blend.
Use this oil for dressings or drizzle it over grilled meats and vegetables.

Saltbush Infused Vinegars

Heat apple cider or white wine vinegar until it’s just under boiling.
Add the Saltbush and take it off the heat. Let it cool to room temperature.
Strain the herbs and bottle the infused vinegar.
Use it in vinaigrettes, over cooked greens, or splash into soups for a native twist.

Can I mix different native herbs in oil and vinegar infusions?
Yes! Try adding Lemon Myrtle, Pepperberry, or Aniseed Myrtle with Saltbush for complex flavours.

Saltbush Cooking Ideas: Flavoured Butter or Spread

Mix & Combine

Start with unsalted butter at room temperature—soft but not melted.
In a bowl, mix in dried and ground Saltbush. Stir until the herb is evenly spread through the butter.
Add garlic, lemon zest, or smoked paprika if you want extra punch.

Shape & Chill

Place the butter on baking paper and roll into a log.
Twist the ends and refrigerate for at least one hour or until firm.

Ready to Serve!

Slice the butter into rounds and use it to top steaks, coat steamed veg, or spread on warm bread.
It also makes a great finishing touch for fish and grilled corn.

How long does Saltbush butter last in the fridge?
Up to two weeks if kept airtight. You can also freeze it for longer storage.

Saltbush Cooking Ideas: Marinades and Rubs

Meat

Saltbush works brilliantly as part of a dry rub or in a marinade.
Its earthy, salty edge boosts the taste of beef, lamb, and chicken.
Mix it with olive oil, garlic, and pepper for a quick marinade.
Or combine with other dry spices for a rub that sticks and flavours well.

Seafood

Saltbush adds a subtle coastal note to seafood.
Try it on prawns, white fish, or even calamari.
Use it with lemon juice and oil for a quick fish marinade before pan-frying or grilling.

Vegetables

Sprinkle Saltbush over pumpkin, potatoes, or zucchini before roasting.
Its herbaceous taste lifts natural veggie sweetness and adds depth.

Can Saltbush replace salt in recipes?
Yes, it’s a great low-sodium alternative. Use it to reduce salt without losing flavour.

Terrablendz Native Roast Infusion Recipe

The Goods:

½ tsp Terrablendz Dried Saltbush (Atriplex Nummularia)

1 tsp Terrablendz Dried Tasmanian Pepperberry (Tasmannia Lanceolata)

1 tsp Terrablendz Dried Aniseed Myrtle (Syzygium Anisatum)

1 tsp Native or Mediterranean Oregano

1 tsp Australian Sea Salt

This makes enough for a 1kg roast. Adjust quantities as needed.

The Process:

Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

Coat your roast in a neutral oil.

Rub the mix evenly over the meat.

Let sit for 30 minutes before roasting.

Roast using your preferred method.

This blend works beautifully with lamb and beef. Want more heat? Double the Pepperberry. Make extra and store it in a jar for next time.

Start Cooking with Saltbush Today

Dried and ground Saltbush is a flavour-packed native herb with loads of kitchen uses.
It’s perfect for infused oils and vinegars, flavoured butters, meat rubs, and marinades.
Whether you’re cooking a roast or building your own herb blend, Saltbush adds something special.

Explore more Saltbush ideas and grab your jar of Dried Saltbush (Atriplex Nummularia) now at www.terrablendz.com.au.