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Oyster mushrooms are an incredible ingredient to cook with – whether you’re vegan or not. That’s why we’ve put together this amazing list of the best oyster mushroom recipes, that also happen to be vegan! Our favourite is this oyster mushroom stir fry (with peanut butter!) but we’ll give you a lot of ideas in this article. But first, let’s get to know oyster mushrooms a bit better.
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- 👩🍳 What are oyster mushrooms?
- 🍄 Pearl oyster mushroom recipes
- 👑 King Oyster Mushroom Recipes
- 💭 FAQs
- 📋 More recipe inspiration
- 💬 Comments
👩🍳 What are oyster mushrooms?
To begin with, there are a number of types of oyster mushrooms. They are: king, pearl, blue, pink, golden, phoenix and black. You can find out more about the types of oyster mushrooms on the My Pure Plants blog. But basically, they are a variety of mushroom that are cultivated around the world.
We're focusing on king oyster and pearl oyster mushrooms in this list. As they're the two that are most commonly used, in my opinion. Often used in many types of Asian cuisines, but they are versatile and can be used in a variety of ways!
Pearl oyster mushrooms have very short stems and fan-shaped caps which actually resemble an oyster – which is where they get their name. Talking of names, the scientific name is pleurotus ostreatus – and they’re best eaten while young. This is when they are most commonly cooked and are at the most ‘fleshy’. Often used to replace meat in dishes to make them vegan. It’s a great wholefoods alternative that really packs in the flavour.
King oyster mushrooms, AKA pleurotus eryngii, king trumpet mushroom, eryngi or king brown mushroom, is native to Mediterranean regions, North Africa and the Middle East but also grown in some parts of Asia. They’re often used in vegan cooking to replicate scallops, but they have many other uses too!
🍄 Pearl oyster mushroom recipes
1. Oyster Mushroom Stir-Fry
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Ready in: 20 minutes minutes
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This oyster mushroom stir fry uses a handful of ingredients and a simple peanut sauce to create a filling and delicious stir fry that you’ll have ready in just 20 minutes! Oyster mushrooms are meaty and filling, plus this stir fry is gluten-free.
2. Oyster Mushroom Lettuce Cups
Ready in: 1 hour
Recipe by: Rainbow Plant Life
Crispy sesame tofu and oyster mushroom lettuce wraps are a light yet flavorful Asian-inspired dinner. Tofu and oyster mushrooms are baked on a sheet pan, then doused in a spicy almond-sesame sauce and served in lettuce wraps.
3. Simple Air Fryer Oyster Mushrooms
Ready in: 17 minutes
Recipe by: Go Cook Yummy
Delicious oyster mushrooms that you can make in the air fryer using garlic, dried onion, and just a handful of spices. They make up a flavourful part of a plant-based meal that may even impress those who are dubious of the main ingredient!
4. Air Fried Oyster Mushrooms (chicken karrage inspired)
Ready in: 43 minutes
Recipe by: i heart umami
No splatter, healthier, and lighter – this air fried oyster mushrooms recipe is insane! Made in the air fryer and perfectly golden crunchy all over but with just a fraction of the calories, you’ll love the irresistible crispy crunchy bite. It's a total crowd pleaser!
5. Vegan Birria Tacos
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Joyful Dumplings
Vegan Birria Tacos are addictive! Sweet, sour, savoury and slightly spicy. All it takes is one bite and you’ll be deeply hooked! The meaty texture from oyster mushrooms, and the smoky flavours from the Mexican chillies pack a punch. Garnish with a squeeze of lime juice and fresh cilantro. Oh, man! Every single bite is out-of-this-world delicious. Mexican oyster mushroom recipes feature quite heavily in this article, they pair so well with classic Mexican flavours.
6. Vegan Philly Cheesesteak
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: My Pure Plants
How about some vegan Philly cheesesteaks for lunch? Shredded pearl oyster mushrooms are used with steak seasoning and pan-fried until crispy. A generous layer of vegan cheese is melted on top before stuffing them in hoagie rolls. This is one of our favourite oyster mushroom recipes in this list!
7. Oyster Mushroom & Eggplant Burger
Ready in: 2 hours 10 minutes
Recipe by: Quite Good Food
This is a moody looking meal that delivers the big bucks in terms of flavour and manages to combine so many things into each tasty mouthful. Crispy, meaty-but-not-meat, fried oyster mushrooms and silky, spicy eggplant cooked with garlic, ginger and a touch of sesame oil are complemented with fresh coriander and red onion. A big smear of vegan mayo or aioli and you’ll be in burger heaven. We are definitely interested in exploring more burger themed oyster mushroom recipes!
8. Oyster Mushroom Fajitas
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: Heartful Table
Mushroom fajitas never looked so good! A healthy family-friendly meal that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner or lunch.
9. Vegan Oyster Mushroom Po' Boy
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: The Vgn Way
This fried oyster mushroom po' boy sandwich is so good and oyster mushrooms make a great shrimp substitute. This recipe has got you covered – it even and includes the best vegan remoulade sauce to top this fantastic po'boy.
10. Plant Based Tinga
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: Go Dairy Free
This Plant-Based Tinga has a delicious sauce of tomatoes, chipotle chiles, and onions. But it's made with oyster mushrooms instead of chicken!
11. Vegan Linguine Clam Sauce
Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: The Hidden Veggies
Authentic tasting linguini with clam sauce made vegan using oyster mushrooms instead of clams. Impress your friends and family with this delicious dish. Such an amazing oyster mushroom recipe!
12. Vegan Polenta with Roasted Oyster Mushrooms
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: Resplendent Kitchen
This creamy vegan polenta with roasted oyster mushrooms is an easy weeknight dinner ready in thirty minutes. It's perfect for date night too! Great to see such a different use in this one – certainly a unique oyster mushroom recipe.
13. Vegan Pulled Oyster Mushroom Tacos
Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: World of Vegan
Gluten-free, vegan, and packed with chipotle spice, these pulled oyster mushroom tacos are perfect for a vibrant lunch or dinner. Serve alongside potatoes, rice, or beans and top with your favourite vegan crema or guacamole!
14. Vegan Shawarma
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: Yum Vegan Lunches
Tantalising middle eastern flavours packed away in this pita pocket. Vegan shawarma is the ultimate pita, and an unmissable oyster mushroom recipe!
👑 King Oyster Mushroom Recipes
15. King Oyster Mushroom Tikka Masala
Ready in: 1 hour
Recipe by: My Goodness Kitchen
We had to get a curry in this oyster mushroom recipe list didn’t we? With succulent king oyster mushrooms and protein-rich chickpeas, this oyster mushroom masala is a simple and flavourful vegan curry.
16. Lemon & Thyme King Oyster Mushrooms
Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: Masala Herb
Sautéed king oyster mushrooms seasoned with lemon and thyme. These are sliced and cooked in the skillet and served as a side dish or as part of a main.
17. Oyster Mushroom Jerky
Ready in: 6 hours
Recipe by: Summer Yule
Maybe one of the most unique oyster mushroom recipes in this list – vegan oyster mushroom jerky! (Need I say more?) We bet you'll love this delicious portable treat.
18. Air Fried King Oyster Mushrooms
Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: Daily Dish
These air fried oyster mushrooms are coated in spiced panko breadcrumbs for a crunchy exterior. Inside, the oyster mushrooms are thick and meaty. The vegan answer to fried chicken wings!
19. Vegan Scallops and Garlic Sauce
Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: Zardy Plants
These rich vegan scallops are served in a flavourful garlic butter sauce over pasta with sun dried tomatoes and fresh herbs. This dish feels fancy enough for date night or a dinner party, but it’s easy enough for a weeknight meal.
20. Vegan Chicken Noodle Soup
Ready in: 50 minutes
Recipe by: Evergreen Kitchen
This comforting vegan chicken noodle soup tastes like childhood, but without the chicken. No packaged "meat" substitute required, thanks to shredded seasoned oyster mushrooms!
21. BBQ Vegan Pulled Pork Burger
Ready in: 40 minutes
Recipe by: My Pure Plants
Shred king oyster mushrooms with your fork, drown them in juicy homemade vegan BBQ sauce and roast them in the oven to get a juicy vegan pulled pork. Serve it as a sandwich or burger with a light vegan coleslaw and salad.
22. Vegan Scallops
Ready in: 8 minutes
Recipe by: Strength and Sunshine
Vegan Scallops made with all plant-based ingredients! This quick and easy recipe is made with king oyster mushrooms, seared to perfection in a delicious savoury pan sauce. Healthy vegan seafood that's naturally gluten-free, keto, paleo, and allergy-free, the meaty texture of these perfectly marinated and cooked mushroom scallops will impress friends and family!
💭 FAQs
How to store oyster mushrooms?
It’s most important to remove plastic packaging and make sure that they’re dry. If any condensation has built up on them, dry them off with a paper towel. Mushrooms in general like a dark and moist environment but they do need to be able to breathe too. So ideally, keep them in a paper bag in a pantry or in the fridge. And they should last for around 5 days.
How to prepare oyster mushrooms?
Basically, pearl oyster mushrooms need to be wiped with a cloth if there is any visible dirt on them. Otherwise they are ready to go. Same for king oyster mushrooms. Neither need to be washed or peeled.
How to clean oyster mushrooms
If there’s any dirt on the oyster mushrooms, just wipe them clean with a paper towel or damp cloth. Like white mushrooms, or chestnut mushrooms, they shouldn’t be washed with water. That’s so they don’t take on any extra water!
So which oyster mushroom will you try first? And if you have an oyster mushroom recipe that we've missed, let us know in the comments!
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