# Vegan Calamari

This video shows how to make vegan calamari from mushrooms.

- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Drink
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- cutting board
- knife
- bowl
- saucepan
- frying pan
- strainer

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DL5oYSthcry/?igsh=MXVoZGV3MmpmbDZrZw==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/00450a49-92e3-4717-99bb-08b7b8e38b2a
- Extracted: 2025-08-14

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