Spicy Lions Mane Mushroom Sausage (Recipe 1 of 2)
Ingredients
For Lions Mane Mushroom:
- Lions Mane Mushroom (grapefruit-sized)
- 1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds (toasted and ground)
- 1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds (toasted and ground)
- 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns (toasted and ground)
- 2 Dried Birds Eye Chilies (toasted and ground)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (toasted and ground)
- 1 tablespoon Beet Powder
- 1 tablespoon Granulated Onion
- 1 teaspoon Dried Sage
- 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
- A pinch of salt
- Oil (for cooking)
Instructions
- Prepare the Lions Mane Mushroom:
- Finely shred and chop the Lions Mane Mushroom to create a mixture with different textures.
- Combine Spices and Mushrooms:
- In a medium mixing bowl, add the toasted and ground fennel seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, dried birds-eye chilies, garlic cloves, beet powder, granulated onion, dried sage, smoked paprika, sugar, and a pinch of salt to the mushrooms.
- Hydrate the Mixture:
- Add a small amount of boiling water to saturate the mixture.
- Mix everything together thoroughly.
- Allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
- Remove Excess Liquid:
- Squeeze out any excess liquid from the mushroom mixture.
- Shape the Sausage:
- Form small sausage-shaped portions from the mixture.
- Add Oil and Salt:
- Add oil to the mushroom mixture for fat content and mouth feel.
- Add a little bit of salt and mix it up
- Rest Mixture:
- Cover with paper towel until ready to use.
Quick Tofu Quiche with Lions Mane Sausage (Recipe 2 of 2)
Ingredients
- 300g firm Tofu
- Ground Lions Mane Sausage (prepared from the above recipe)
- 6 Cherry Tomatoes
- 8-10 pickled jalapeno slices
- 2 tablespoons Vegan Mayo
- 1 sheet Vegan Raw Puff Pastry
- 1 tablespoon Turmeric
- 1 tablespoon Black Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Black Salt (also known as eggy salt)
- 1 teaspoon Vegan Butter (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) with fan/convection mode.
- Prepare the Tofu Filling:
- In a large bowl, crumble the tofu.
- Add the vegan mayo, turmeric, black pepper, and black salt.
- Mix everything together until well combined.
- Add more turmeric to give it an eggy color, if desired.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry:
- Fold the outer edges of the puff pastry in by 1 cm all around.
- Use a fork to crimp them to help them stick down.
- Rub a thin layer of vegan butter onto the edges to achieve a golden-brown crisp.
- Assemble the Quiche:
- Spread the seasoned tofu mixture evenly onto the prepared puff pastry.
- Scatter the ground Lions Mane Sausage over the tofu mixture.
- Slice the cherry tomatoes and place them on top, along with the pickled jalapeno slices.
- Bake the Quiche:
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.
- Give it a turn around after 20 minutes if needed.
- Cool and Serve:
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Video Description
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RECIPE DEVELOPMENT
Spicy Pork Sausage with Lions Mane Mushroom R&D
Ingredients:
For Lions Mane Mushroom:
Lions Mane Mushroom the size of a grapefruit
1 tablespoon Fennel Seeds, toasted and ground
1 tablespoon Coriander Seeds, toasted and ground
1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns, toasted and ground
2 Dried Birds Eye Chilies, toasted and ground
2 Garlic Cloves, toasted and ground
1 tablespoon Beet Powder
1 tablespoon Granulated Onion
1 teaspoon Dried Sage
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
A pinch of salt
Instructions:
In a medium mixing bowl, finely shred and chop the Lions Mane Mushroom to create a mixture with different textures.
Add the toasted and ground fennel seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, dried birds-eye chilies, garlic cloves, beet powder, granulated onion, dried sage, smoked paprika, sugar, and a pinch of salt to the mushrooms.
Add a small amount of boiling water to saturate the mixture, then mix everything together thoroughly. Allow it to sit for 10 minutes.
Squeeze out any excess liquid from the mushroom mixture.
Form small sausage-shaped portions from the mixture, then place them on a pizza or tart.
Quick Tofu Quiche:
Ingredients:
300g firm Tofu
Ground Lions Mane Sausage (prepared from the above recipe)
6 Cherry Tomatoes
8-10 pickled jalapeno slices
2 tablespoons Vegan Mayo
1 sheet Vegan Raw Puff Pastry
1 tablespoon Turmeric
1 tablespoon Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Black Salt (also known as eggy salt)
1 teaspoon Vegan Butter (room temperature)
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) with fan/convection mode.
In a large bowl, crumble the tofu, then add the vegan mayo and seasonings. Mix everything together until well combined.
Fold the outer edges of the puff pastry in by 1 cm all around and use a fork to crimp them to help them stick down. Rub a thin layer of vegan butter onto the edges to achieve a golden-brown crisp.
Spread the seasoned tofu mixture evenly onto the prepared puff pastry.
Scatter the ground Lions Mane Sausage over the tofu mixture.
Slice the cherry tomatoes and place them on top, along with the pickled jalapeno slices.
Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is set.