About this recipe
Health coach and author Karla Salinari shares some recipes so you can take on the Veganuary challenge.
“It’s an opportunity for you to give your body a reset, so the same way that most people are trying to do Dry January, or just implement some kind of healthy change in the new year, this gives you an opportunity to celebrate plants, maybe reduce the amount of animal protein that you’re consuming whether that’s for health purposes or environmental conditions … and also for ethical reasons,” Salinari said.
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This recipe for fried “chicken” sandwiches uses oyster mushrooms, which have a meaty consistency and absorbs flavors well.
“So you won’t miss the meat and you’ll still enjoy something that’s delicious, lower in calories, lower in fat,” Salinari said.
Ingredients
Yields: 2 sandwiches
Fried "Chicken" Sandwich
Marinade
Batter
Crumb Mixture
Cilantro Lime Slaw
Serving
Directions
Fried "Chicken" Sandwich
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To make the marinade: Add all marinade ingredients to a bowl, and stir to combine. Taste and adjust saltiness if needed. Add mushrooms and coat evenly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes or up to overnight.
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Prepare bowls with flour, buttermilk mixture and crumb mixture for coating.
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To make the batter: To another bowl, add the non-dairy milk and the apple cider vinegar. Stir to combine and let sit for about 2 minutes. This is your buttermilk mixture. Add the flour to a separate bowl and line up side-by-side.
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To make the crumb mixture: To another bowl, add all the crumb mixture ingredients and combine. Line up in a bowl beside the buttermilk and the flour. Line a baking sheet lined with parchment paper beside that this is where you’ll place your mushrooms before panfrying.
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To cook the mushrooms: Dip each mushroom in flour, then buttermilk, then flour again, then buttermilk again and finally coat in crumb mixture. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Double dipping creates a crispier crust.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry mushrooms for 1–2 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
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Do not overcrowd the pan for even frying.
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Serve on toasted vegan buns with cilantro lime slaw, vegan mayo and pickles.
Cilantro Lime Slaw
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Combine all slaw ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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