Transform your meal times with this tantalizing Vegan Sambal Prawn recipe, a plant-based twist on the traditional Southeast Asian favorite! Instead of prawns, king oyster mushrooms are cleverly sliced and marinated to mimic the juicy texture of seafood, then fried to golden perfection. The mushrooms are smothered in a bold, aromatic sambal sauce made with fragrant shallots, garlic, fiery red chilies, tamarind paste, and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar and maple syrup. This dish balances spicy, tangy, and sweet flavors, creating an irresistible experience for your taste buds. Serve with steamed rice and a garnish of fresh cilantro for a satisfying, vegan-friendly main course or side dish. Ready in just 50 minutes, this recipe is ideal for those seeking bold flavors and wholesome, plant-based dining. Perfect keywords: vegan sambal recipe, plant-based seafood, spicy mushroom dish.
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Trim the ends of the king oyster mushrooms and slice them lengthwise into prawn-size pieces.
In a bowl, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, and sesame oil. Toss the mushroom slices in this mixture to coat well. Set aside for 10 minutes.
While mushrooms are marinating, peel and thinly slice the shallots and garlic. Slice the red chilies diagonally and set aside.
After marinating, sprinkle cornstarch over the mushrooms and gently toss until they are well-coated.
Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated mushrooms and fry until golden and crispy on all sides. Remove and set on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced shallots, garlic, and red chilies. Sauté them until the shallots become translucent and fragrant.
Add the dried red chili flakes, tomato paste, tamarind paste, and brown sugar to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
Pour in the water, bring to a simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add salt to taste and return the fried mushrooms to the pan. Toss them gently in the sambal sauce to coat.
Cook for another 3 minutes, ensuring the mushrooms absorb the flavors.
Remove from the heat and squeeze lime juice over the dish.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy your Vegan Sambal Prawn with steamed rice or as a side dish!
Serving size | (785.9g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 941.8 |
Total Fat 55.4g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 8.0g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 31.1g | |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 2403.4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 109.2g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 14.6g | 0% |
Total Sugars 56.8g | |
Protein 15.9g | 0% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 146.7mg | 0% |
Iron 5.7mg | 0% |
Potassium 2050.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories