Mushroom Chicharrón Tacos Food

MUSHROOM CHICHARRóN TACOS

Steps:

• Make the pico de gallo: Combine the tomato, avocado, jalapeños, cilantro and lime juice in a bowl and season with salt. Gently fold together. Set aside to allow flavors to marry while the mushrooms cook.
• Make the tacos: Tear the oyster mushrooms into bite-size pieces, leaving some mushroom tops whole. To make sure the mushrooms become crisp, cook in two batches: Heat a large cast iron or other heavy skillet over medium-high and coat with half of the oil. Once the oil is hot, add half of the mushrooms in a single layer without crowding the skillet. Cook, stirring every few minutes, until deep golden brown and crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate, then repeat with the remaining oil and mushrooms. Return the first batch to the skillet, and add the cumin and salt, and season with pepper. Stir well, then remove from the heat.
• While the mushrooms are cooking, warm the tortillas on a comal or heavy skillet over medium-high heat until soft and pliable. Wrap them in a dish towel to keep them warm until ready to serve. Divide the mushrooms and pico de gallo among the warm tortillas. Serve immediately.

CHICHARRONES TACOS

Steps:

• In a large, heavy skillet, add the pork fat and salt and cook over low heat until the pork has fully rendered its fat and the pieces are puffed and airy, about 40 minutes. Transfer the chicharrones to a large saucepan, add the tomatillo salsa, and cook on medium-high heat until the sauce is almost dried up and coats the chicharrones, about 9 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and serve immediately, or keep warm in the pan until ready to serve.
• To serve, lay the tortillas side by side, open face and overlapping on a platter. Divide the filling equally between the tortillas and top with garnish and salsa. Grab, fold, and eat right away. Or build your own taco: lay a tortilla, open face, in one hand. Spoon on some filling, top with garnish and salsa, fold, and eat right away.

CHICHARRON EN SALSA VERDE

Steps:

• Pour your salsa over the cracklins in a pot, cover the pot and bring to a simmer for 20 minutes. You might need to add a little water or stock to keep it from sticking. You want the mixture to be stiff enough to not splooge out of a taco, though. You can cook your cracklins for more than 20 minutes if you want a softer texture.
• Heat up your tortillas and make your tacos! Top with cilantro, the onions soaked in the lime juice and cotija cheese.

WILD MUSHROOM BLACKENED POBLANO TACOS

Steps:

• Roast the poblanos on the open flame of a gas burner, turning occasionally, until well charred on all sides, about 4 minutes. Put in a bowl and cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap; let stand for 5 minutes. Peel the poblanos with a knife, scraping off the skin, then remove the stem and seeds. Cut crosswise into thin strips.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until they have released some of their liquid and are golden brown, about 10 minutes. Add the poblanos, coriander and garlic and cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the cilantro and lime juice and season with salt to taste.
• Serve the mushroom poblano filling in warm tortillas topped with radishes, avocado, queso fresco, crema and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

MUSHROOM TACOS

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large, deep dutch oven or wok over medium high. Add the chopped tofu "sausage" or chicken/turkey sausage. Cook until brown on all sides, about 5 to 6 minutes. Remove to a plate and set aside.
• Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add the cabbage, mushrooms, and 1/3 cup water. It will seem like a ridiculous amount of cabbage, but it will cook down significantly. Let cook until the cabbage is tender and the mushrooms are browned, soft, and have given up their liquid, about 15 minutes, stirring often at first so that the cabbage at the bottom of the pan browns but does not burn. If at any point the mixture starts to become dry and stick to the bottom, splash in a little more water as needed.
• Add the garlic, ginger, and white and light green parts of the green onions. Cook, stirring constantly, until very fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the sauteed tofu or sausage, rice vinegar, hoisin, soy sauce, chili paste, and remaining 2 tablespoons water. Stir until everything is warmed through and combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Stir in the peanuts and remove from heat and sprinkle with reserved dark green onions. Pile inside warm tortillas and enjoy hot with a sprinkle of extra peanuts.

MUSHROOM TACOS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large heavy pan over high heat. When it shimmers, add the onions, chilies, and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are translucent, about 2 minutes.
• Add the mushroom, toss very well to coat in the oil, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms are cooked through and lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Add the salt and cook for 2 more minutes, then stir in the butter and epazote until the butter has melted. Season to taste with additional salt.
• Serve with warmed tortillas, if being used. Add a complimentary, favorite topping, or serve as a side dish.
• If non-vegan, you may use crumbled Queso Fresco, or any complimentary cheese,or cream, as a garnish/topping.
• Garnishes to try: Pickled jalapeno chilies, salsas, avocados, etc.