Lions Mane Vermicelli Bowl with Spicy Lime Sauce | Blk and Vegan
Lions Mane Vermicelli Bowl with Spicy Lime Sauce
15 mins prepServes 2
This recipe features pan-seared lions mane mushrooms marinated and cooked with wine, onions, and garlic, served over vermicelli noodles with a fresh, spicy lime sauce. It's highly customizable with various vegetables and fresh herbs like mint and cilantro.
1. **For the Vermicelli Sauce:** Combine 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 springs salted seaweed, 1 red chili pepper, 1 tsp sugar of choice, and salt to taste. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and set aside.
2. **For the Lions Mane Marinade:** Combine 1 beet, 6 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tbsp steak seasoning, salt, pepper, and 2 cups of water. Blend these ingredients to create the marinade. Be sure to strain the marinade once to remove any excess skin or pulp.
3. **Prepare Lions Mane Mushrooms:** Do not wash your lions mane mushrooms with water; simply clean off any excess debris and cut any areas needed. Marinate the 2 large lions mane mushrooms in the prepared beet-garlic marinade.
4. **Cook Lions Mane Mushrooms:** Begin by heating an iron skillet over medium-high to high heat with 1 tablespoon of vegan butter and a splash of cooking oil. Add your marinaded lions mane mushrooms to the hot skillet and sprinkle with 1 tbsp of vegan steak seasoning. Press the mushroom sternly for about 5-10 seconds to remove excess liquid, then allow it to cook on that side for 3-5 minutes until nicely charred.
5. Flip the mushroom and repeat the pressing technique and 3-5 minute cook time until you achieve a desired charred look on the second side.
6. **Finish Lions Mane:** Once both sides are nice and charred, add another tablespoon of vegan butter (or more if needed), 1/3 cup Pinot Noir, 2 large sweet onion springs, and 6 cloves garlic to the pan. Using a spoon, begin to scoop the excess liquid in the pan and baste the mushrooms, ensuring they are coated.
7. Repeat the pressing technique again on each side of the lions mane to continue removing liquid and deepening the flavor.
8. **Serve:** Cook rice noodles according to their package directions. Slice the cooked lions mane mushrooms and serve them over your prepared noodles. Garnish with fresh mint and cilantro, and serve with the spicy lime vermicelli sauce. You can also add any preferred vegetables like carrots, baby cucumbers, or radish.
