Vegan Calamari

Directions

  1. 1Slice the oyster mushrooms to create rings.
  2. 2Combine water, soy sauce, seaweed, rice vinegar, mirin, and lemon juice in a saucepan to make the brine.
  3. 3Add the mushroom rings to the brine.
  4. 4Bring the brine and mushrooms to a boil, then let simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. 5Drain the mushrooms and let them cool.
  6. 6Prepare the batter by mixing all-purpose flour, onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, dill, salt, pepper, and plant milk.
  7. 7Dip the mushroom rings into the liquid batter.
  8. 8Coat the battered mushroom rings in panko breadcrumbs.
  9. 9Fry the breaded mushroom rings at 350°F for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  10. 10Remove the fried calamari from the oil.
  11. 11Serve the vegan calamari with a dipping sauce.

Ingredients

  • oyster mushrooms
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 0.33 cup soy sauce
  • 2 sheets seaweed
  • splash rice vinegar
  • splash mirin
  • lemon juice
  • all-purpose flour
  • onion powder
  • garlic powder
  • paprika
  • dill
  • salt
  • pepper
  • plant milk
  • panko breadcrumbs

Equipment

cutting boardknifebowlsaucepanfrying panstrainer
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