By Mario Fabbri, TV Host, Trying Vegan with Mario
Vegan Jerky or Bacon with King Oyster Mushrooms – A Meaty, Umami-Packed Snack
King oyster mushrooms are praised for their unique texture. They are meaty and umami, which makes them ideal for vegan jerky or bacon. This recipe is a great introduction to this fabulous mushroom and a fantastic way to level up your dehydrator skills.
Time & Temperature: Dehydrate at 47 °C for 6-8 hours.
Equipment: SAHARA Folding Dehydrator.
Ingredients:
- 4-6 king oyster mushrooms
- 180 ml liquid smoke
- 80 g agave
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp cooking oil or vegan butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Slice the mushrooms very thin.
- Dehydrate the mushrooms on 47 °C for 6-8 hours.
- Prepare the marinade. In a bowl, mix together the liquid smoke, agave, salt, garlic powder and onion powder.
- Soak the dehydrated mushrooms in the marinade.
- Heat up a frying pan with some cooking oil. Cook the mushrooms for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Enjoy!