King Oyster Mushroom Tacos (Easy, Vegan, Gluten-free)

King oyster mushrooms are an amazing meat substitute due to their texture, look, and how easy can be prepared. These king oyster mushroom tacos are no exception: with only a few ingredients you can simply make yummy gluten-free tacos that are so popular in Mexican cuisine. Add your favourite things to assemble and enjoy!

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: gluten-free, king oyster mushrooms, meat substitute, Mexican dish, mushrooms, spicy, tacos

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 35

Servings: tacos

Calories: 188.6kcal

Ingredients

1 kg king oyster mushrooms about 8 medium size mushrooms
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium white onion diced
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3 large oranges squeezed (about 1/2 cup)
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tbsp tamari or soy sauce
2 tbsp maple syrup
salt and pepper to taste

To assemble

8 gluten-free corn taco shells
1 avocado diced
1 green chilli pepper sliced
fresh coriander leaves
lime cut in wedges

Instructions

Cut the roots with a dirt off the mushrooms. Shred each mushrooms with a fork so they resemble pulled pork.
Heat olive oil in a large frying pan and add the diced onion. Sauteé for 2 minutes. Then add shredded mushrooms and all the spices. Mix well and fry for about 5 minutes.
In the same frying pan, add orange juice of 3 squeezed oranges, Worcestershire sauce, tamari or soy sauce, and maple syrup. On medium heat, simmer for 15 minutes until all liquid evaporates.
Taste the cooked pulled king oyster mushrooms and add salt and/or pepper according to your liking.
Assemble your tacos: Spoon a little bit of the mushroom meat into each taco shell. Top with diced avocado, coriander leaves and lime wedges. Serve immediately.

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