Description
A vegan chicken rice substituting chicken with finely shredded boiled king oyster mushrooms, using vegetable oil and fried shallots for richness instead of chicken fat.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- King oyster mushrooms
- Shallots
- Vegetable oil
- Soy sauce
- Pickled daikon
- Rice
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Prepare large king oyster mushrooms and hand-shred them finely like chicken fibers.
- Blanch the shredded mushrooms in a kelp and dried shiitake broth to seal in umami while keeping them moist.
- [Vegan Sauce] In vegetable oil, fry plenty of chopped shallots to make 'Vegan You Cong Su'. Add soy sauce, sugar, and shiitake soaking water, then simmer.
- Serve rice in a bowl, mounding the boiled mushrooms on top.
- Drizzle with plenty of vegan shallot sauce and garnish with pickled daikon.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Savory aroma of shallots
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
King oyster mushrooms, Vegan fried onions
Pairing
Cold soy milk or Oolong tea
Trivia
[Trend] A staple in Taiwanese 'Su Shi' (vegetarian) shops. The elasticity of king oyster mushrooms surprisingly resembles boiled chicken, providing meaty satisfaction.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Since mushrooms have more moisture than chicken, mix well with the sauce right before eating, letting the rice absorb the juices!
Allergen
Wheat, Soy