Enoki Mushroom Burger with Purple Sweet Potato Fries

Directions

  1. 1Peel the purple sweet potato.
  2. 2Cut the sweet potato into fry-like strips.
  3. 3Place the sweet potato fries on a baking tray.
  4. 4Drizzle oil over the sweet potato fries.
  5. 5Season the sweet potato fries with herbs and Old Bay seasoning.
  6. 6Mix the sweet potato fries to ensure they are evenly coated.
  7. 7Prepare the buttermilk by mixing unsweetened dairy-free milk with vinegar.
  8. 8Cut the roots off the enoki mushrooms.
  9. 9Combine all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, all-purpose seasoning, cayenne, clove powder, turmeric, and black pepper in a bowl to create a dry mix.
  10. 10Take 1/4 cup of the dry mix and add it to a separate bowl with enough dairy-free buttermilk to create a crepe batter consistency.
  11. 11Dip the enoki mushrooms into the wet batter, ensuring they are fully coated.
  12. 12Coat the enoki mushrooms in the remaining dry mix.
  13. 13Fry the coated enoki mushrooms until they are golden and crispy.
  14. 14Spread mayonnaise on the bottom bun of a burger.
  15. 15Add a layer of shredded lettuce on top of the mayonnaise.
  16. 16Toss the fried enoki mushrooms in a sweet and spicy chili sauce.
  17. 17Place the sauced enoki mushrooms on top of the lettuce.
  18. 18Add sliced pickles on top of the enoki mushrooms.
  19. 19Cover with the top bun to complete the burger.
  20. 20Serve the burger with a side of purple sweet potato fries.

Ingredients

  • Purple sweet potatoes
  • Oil
  • Herbs
  • Old Bay seasoning
  • Enoki mushrooms
  • 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
  • Paprika
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Oregano
  • All-purpose seasoning
  • Cayenne
  • Clove powder
  • Turmeric
  • Black pepper
  • 1 cup Unsweetened dairy-free milk
  • 1 tbsp Vinegar
  • Mayonnaise
  • Lettuce
  • Pickles
  • Sweet and spicy chili sauce
  • Buns

Equipment

Chopping boardPeelerKnifeBaking trayMixing bowlSpatulaFrying panTongs

Tips

  • The texture of mushrooms can resemble meat, providing a satisfying bite.
  • Enoki mushrooms are versatile in vegan and vegetarian cuisine.