GARLIC BUTTER AND SOY MUSHROOMS
Vegetarian recipes that use soy sauce
Ingredients:
(full ingredients list and method found in recipe card below) Mushrooms – we have used chestnut mushrooms for their colour and flavour. You can also use baby button mushrooms which won’t require any cutting Garlic – fresh garlic is best. Simply mince the garlic in a food processor or use a pestle and mortar Butter – use salted butter. If you use unsalted, you may have to add a small pinch of salt later in the recipe Olive Oil – we have used extra virgin olive oil. Soy sauce – we have used dark soy sauce for depth of flavour and colour. Sugar – we have used white granulated sugar but you can also use brown sugar Lemon juice – use either bottled or fresh. A few drops of lemon juice makes all the difference in the flavour of the sauce so don’t skip this ingredient! Parsley – I love fresh parsley with mushrooms!
Vegan Soy and Garlic Mushrooms
Skip the butter and saute the mushrooms in olive oil only.
Gluten-free Garlic Mushrooms
If you are gluten-free, you can use tamari instead of soy sauce for the same wonderful flavour.
How to prepare the mushrooms
Wash the mushrooms thoroughly under lukewarm water and then pat dry with kitchen paper. This gets rid of the excess moisture and will stop the mushrooms from going soggy in the pan when cooking. Try and find punnets of mushrooms where all the mushrooms are of similar size – this ensures they all cook evenly. We have used a cast iron pan to cook the mushrooms. To achieve the gorgeous brown finish on the mushrooms, do not over stir the mushrooms but let them sit in the pan.
How to serve Garlic Mushrooms
We love pairing these garlic mushrooms alongside our Instant Pot Vegetable Chow Mein for a complete meal. They also go wonderfully on toast to make Garlic mushroom Toast Why not try them on a Chargrilled Vegetable Pizza for a lunch loaded with veggies! Add to cooked pasta for a delicious pasta salad on the go.
How to make Soy and Garlic Mushrooms
How to fry Mushrooms in the Air fryer
Once you have cleaned and cut your mushrooms, toss them with soy sauce mixture. (In a small bowl whisk sugar, olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice and minced garlic or garlic powder) season with pepper if you wish. Preheat air fryer 350 degree Fahrenheit or 400 Layer the mushroom’s in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fryer between 8-10 minutes, keep checking after 4 minutes. Once done, remove and place them in the serving bowl and toss with room temperature. Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped parsley or any other fresh herbs.
Storage
These mushrooms are best eaten straight away once cooked but you can make them in advance and store. They are best re-heated on the stove until they are hot all the way through. Do not freeze. What mushrooms to cook with? We use variety of mushrooms to cook or air fry. We often cook with
White button mushrooms Mini Bella or small brown mushrooms (chestnut mushrooms) Portabella mushrooms (cut into smaller pieces or cooked whole and stuffed) Shitake mushrooms Oyster mushrooms
Can I use garlic butter for this recipe? Absolutely yes! You can use homemade or store bought garlic butter for this recipe.
Tips
Make sure you pat dry your mushrooms after washing/cleaning them and before use. Do not toss with soy mixture until just before cooking. For best air fryer mushrooms, ensure you preheat the air fryer before cooking. Avoid crowding the basket with mushrooms so they get crisply all around. More easy Side Dishes
- Roasted tomato raita
- Vegan cauliflower mash
