Ever since I discovered the versatility of mushroom in cooking, I have been using them as alternative to squid, clams, oysters, pork fat, even pork intestines (sadly pig insides are a common Filipino ingredient).
Now, there’s no way going back to cruel ways when I could have the same flavor and texture from using mushroom.
When I spotted king oyster mushrooms in the fridge, I knew I could whip up something good for dinner. For advice, I asked my mom how she cooks Pusit, (squid in Tagalog but also known as squid stew). I adopted the same technique with my own twist.
The recipe is incredibly simple and delicious. Ready in 15 minutes!
- 3-5 tablespoons cooking oil
- 2-3 small red potatoes, peeled and cut in slices
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed, and minced
- 3-5 pieces King Oyster mushrooms, cut in slices
- 4 tablespoons white vinegar
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 2 pieces Thai chili pepper, sliced (or more if you want more spicy)
- Heat a pan over medium heat and pour the cooking oil.
- Fry the potatoes until they're golden brown on both sides.
- Add garlic and mix a little bit to incorporate the flavor. Saute for about 5 minutes.
- Add the mushrooms, mixing occasionally.
- Pour the white vinegar all over the ingredients.
- Sprinkle sea salt and black pepper generously. Add the Thai chili pepper.
- Once the mushrooms are tender and you've reached the desired seasoning. Turn off the heat.
- Serve hot. Enjoy!
You can serve the dish as an appetizer or as an entree with rice.
One day when I open up my own eatery, this recipe will be part of the menu! It’s proven to be delicious, affordable, and easy to make. Not to mention, cruelty-free. Please feel free to try.
An Unrefined Vegan says
As far as I know I’ve never seen a King Oyster mushrooms – never heard of it! Could I substitute another type??
Richgail Enriquez says
Hi Ann, they also go by Trumpet mushrooms, maybe that sounds more familiar. Or you could also try regular oyster mushrooms 🙂
Kristy says
I love your blog’s new look! Truly gorgeous! As is this dish! Exotic mushrooms AND potatoes?!?! Love!
Richgail Enriquez says
Thanks! I was skeptical at first with mixing mushrooms and potatoes but the result was a good play of texture. I wouldn’t dare leave out the potatoes again. Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you like the blog’s new look.:)
Suzi says
I love this recipe and the king oysters FANTASTIC. i will be giving this a try. Thanks!
Richgail Enriquez says
Yay! I’m glad. Leme know how it turns out. Would love to hear back from you.
luminousvegans says
I love quick and easy meals like this. I have never had king oysters before, but they sure look yummy. I have never met a fungi that I didn’t like. It’s so wonderful that you are veganizing all these traditionally very non-vegan Filipino recipes.
Richgail Enriquez says
Thank you! Yeah.. King Oyster Mushrooms taste very good, a must try 🙂