Oyster Mushroom Shawarma Style Recipe
Who says vegan can’t be bold and flavorful? This oyster mushroom shawarma is proof that plant-based cuisine can be an absolute showstopper. I’ve taken the classic Middle Eastern dish and given it a hot-spicy, sweet makeover that’ll leave your taste buds dancing.
Don’t be intimidated by the name; this recipe is as easy to follow as the rest of my crowd-pleasers. With just a quick sear and a finish in the oven, you’ll have a dish that’s as versatile as it is delicious. Serve it up with rice, tofu, or stuffed in a sandwich – the possibilities are endless!
Ready to dive into this flavorful adventure? Let’s get cooking!
Recipe
Oyster Mushroom Shawarma Style Recipe
Ingredients and Method
Oyster Mushroom Shawarma Style Recipe
- 1 & 1/2 lbs oyster mushrooms cleaned and whole
- 5 tbsp olive oil
- 3/4 tsp each of cumin, coriander, garlic powder, chili powder, turmeric, smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp each of red pepper flakes and kosher salt
- 1 lemon for juicing
- 3 tbsp balsamic glaze
Oyster Mushroom Shawarma Style Recipe
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Put a pan or skillet on medium heat.
- Tear apart the oyster mushrooms into large, flat chunks. You want them to look kind of like steaks. Drizzle them with olive oil.
- Lay the oyster mushrooms flat in the pan, and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the mushrooms are golden brown and all the moisture has released and evaporated. You can use a grill press or spatula to press them down to help speed up the process.
- Place the oyster mushrooms on paper towels to drain, and make your spice mix & glaze.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil and all the spices. In another bowl, mix together the lemon juice and balsamic glaze.
- With the oyster mushrooms laying flat, brush each side with a liberal layer of the spice mix.
- On a parchment lined baking sheet, layer the mushrooms on top of each other into a shawarma “shape” Add the 4 skewers to help the mushrooms stand upright.
- Drizzle the shawarma with the glaze, making sure to get in all the crevices. Wipe up any glaze that gets on the parchment paper to prevent scorching.
- Bake for 10 minutes at 400°F, add the rest of the glaze and bake another 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and slice down the edges to serve!
