These are a popular item on vegan menus in restaurants. Now you can make them at home!
Lion’s Mane “crab” Cakes
The Lion's Mane mushroom is easy to work with and delicious. Its texture means it can substitute for crab in these yummy little patties. Makes 4 middle-sized patties.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Lion's Mane mushroom
- 1 Tbs ground flax
- 3 Tbs water
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs check label to make sure they are plant-based
- 1/2 cup onion finely minced
- 1 Tbs vegan mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Hand shred mushroom into small pieces resembling texture of flakey crab.
- In large bowl, combine egg, mayonnaise, onion, Worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning, Dijon mustard, dried parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well.
- Mix in Panko breadcrumbs.
- Mix in mushroom shreds.
- Form mixture into 4 equal size round flat patties (about 1/2 to 3/4 inch thick).Cook patties for approximately 3 minutes per side in a non-stick pan. Should be golden brown and cooked throughout.
- Serve with dill remoulade: mix together vegan sour cream, ketchup, mustard, dill, parsley. Or lemon wedges, or cocktail sauce.