Description
Bite-sized king oyster mushrooms skewered on bamboo, dusted with Middle Eastern/Uyghur-origin 'Cumin powder (Ziran Fen)' and chili, then grilled. A zero-calorie stall snack.
Restaurants serving Cumin Grilled King Oyster Skewers
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Recipe
Ingredients
- King oyster mushroom
- Cumin powder(Ziran Fen)
- Chili powder
- Salt
- White pepper
- Thick soy sauce
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Cut thick king oyster mushrooms into thick cubes.
- Pierce mushrooms seamlessly onto bamboo skewers.
- Bare-grill in a pan (or fish grill) without oil until moisture evaporates and they 'squeak'.
- Brush surfaces with a little oil (or Jiangyou Gao).
- Dust massively 'ridiculously heavily' with spices mixing cumin powder (Ziran Fen), salt, white pepper, chili powder.
- Grill briefly until fragrantly browned to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Intense exotic cumin aroma and chili stimulation
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Diced konjac (texture sub)
Pairing
Cold Taiwan Beer、Cola
Trivia
[For Youth] A secret menu quietly sold next to meat at hugely popular 'Xinjiang BBQ (Uyghur-style mutton skewers)' stalls in Taiwan night markets. The bouncy mushroom texture and intense cumin aroma completely trick the brain into thinking it's 'eating mutton'. The ultimate healthy snack when drinking during diets.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Sandwich this mushroom skewer between bites of real 'Mutton Skewers', keeping calories low while infinitely enjoying the cumin spice feel!
Allergen
Soy, Wheat (from soy sauce)