{"id":7222,"date":"2026-08-31T16:46:31","date_gmt":"2026-08-31T16:46:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/?p=7222"},"modified":"2026-11-03T23:16:31","modified_gmt":"2026-11-03T23:16:31","slug":"how-to-cook-mushroom-meat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/how-to-cook-mushroom-meat\/","title":{"rendered":"The Purple Carrot Guide To Cooking Mushroom Meat"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_ab2bd0-be, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_ab2bd0-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_ab2bd0-be\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_ab2bd0-be mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_ab2bd0-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_ab2bd0-be\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_ab2bd0-be img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_ab2bd0-be[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_ab2bd0-be\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7222_ab2bd0-be wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_ab2bd0-be\">When eating fewer animal products, it\u2019s easy to incorporate only at actual plants, but fungi can (and should!) be part of the story too. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_d6857c-7d, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_d6857c-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_d6857c-7d\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_d6857c-7d mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_d6857c-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_d6857c-7d\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_d6857c-7d img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_d6857c-7d[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_d6857c-7d\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7222_d6857c-7d wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_d6857c-7d\">Mushrooms are an exceptional pick for replicating meat, with different types of mushrooms most adequately replacing different types of meats. It\u2019s all about how you cook each type of mushroom, and with this primer on how to cook mushroom meat, you\u2019ll put the fun in fungi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">What makes mushrooms a good meat substitute?<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_aa3a0c-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_aa3a0c-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_aa3a0c-3f\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_aa3a0c-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_aa3a0c-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_aa3a0c-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_aa3a0c-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_aa3a0c-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_aa3a0c-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7222_aa3a0c-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_aa3a0c-3f\">Mushrooms are an excellent substitute for meat given their similar textures and flavors, as well as their shared ability to brown beautifully. Depending on how you cook them, mushroom texture ranges from chewy and dense to crispy or tender. They\u2019re as good at meat as soaking up marinades and browning at the edges. And mushrooms and meat alike are among the relatively small number of foods naturally packed with umami flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Mushrooms vs. tempeh, tofu, and seitan: When to use what<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_374b6d-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_374b6d-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_374b6d-c5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_374b6d-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_374b6d-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_374b6d-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_374b6d-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_374b6d-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_374b6d-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7222_374b6d-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_374b6d-c5\">If you have access to every type of mushroom, you have the ability to substitute mushrooms for meat in any application. In that regard, there\u2019s no bad time to use them, but nutritionally, there\u2019s a huge drawback: They\u2019re not always protein-dense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tofu, tempeh, and seitan, by comparison, are so packed with protein and low in calories they\u2019re often seen as the three best plant-based proteins. Yes, tempeh and seitan are more expensive than some more widely available types of mushrooms, but they\u2019re often worth the spend for their protein density (amount of protein per calorie). Plus, the less widely available types of mushrooms can be pretty pricey too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tofu, tempeh, and seitan are all great options for replacing meat in a stir-fry while getting just as much protein, even if only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/seitan-protein-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seitan\u2019s texture outright mimics that of meat<\/a>. Additionally, sliced tempeh can be prepared to resemble bacon, and tofu is a great substitute for eggs in a scramble. None of these plant-based proteins brown like mushrooms (though tofu and tempeh can get beautifully golden), and mushrooms are even lower-calorie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In short: Substitute mushrooms for meat when texture, flavor, browning potential, and lower calorie intake come first. Substitute tofu, tempeh, and seitan when protein intake comes first (though seitan and mushroom replicate meat textures equally well). Consider your budget too \u2014 you can always find a mushroom or plant-based protein within it, whereas that may be less true of tempeh or seitan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Learn more about tofu, tempeh, and seitan with our guides to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/tempeh-vs-seitan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">tempeh vs. seitan<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/learn\/seitan-vs-tofu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">seitan vs. tofu<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">4 steps for cooking mushrooms as a meat substitute<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_212f28-a6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_212f28-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_212f28-a6\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_212f28-a6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_212f28-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_212f28-a6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_212f28-a6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_212f28-a6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_212f28-a6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7222_212f28-a6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_212f28-a6\">When cooking mushrooms in place of meat, starting with the right mushroom is key, as are marination, browning, and your choice of flavor base.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Choose the right mushroom for the right meat<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_f1f478-14, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_f1f478-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_f1f478-14\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_f1f478-14 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_f1f478-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_f1f478-14\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_f1f478-14 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_f1f478-14[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_f1f478-14\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7222_f1f478-14 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_f1f478-14\">Those button mushrooms you see at the average supermarket? Delicious, but not a great starting point for mimicking meat texture with mushrooms. Do a little more digging to find the following mushrooms that sub wonderfully for the following meats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Oyster mushrooms: These frilly mushrooms with thick stalks and tops that resemble saucers get crispy and tender, making them great for Taco Tuesday and replicating seafood textures. They\u2019re also the star of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/baked-oyster-mushroom-dynamite-with-farro-and-spinach-plum-salad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Baked Oyster Mushroom Dynamite<\/a> dish, the name of which speaks for itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>King oyster mushrooms: The exceptionally thick stalks on these mushrooms are firm, chewy, and easy to slice, so they emulate scallops and shrimp beautifully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Portobello mushrooms: If your mind goes to portobello burgers when thinking of these giant flat mushrooms, you\u2019re absolutely correct. These juicy shrooms can also be transformed into plant-based steaks or tender vessels for grains and veggies, as in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/stuffed-portobello-mushrooms-with-roasted-red-peppers-tzatziki\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms recipe<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Shiitake mushrooms: Naturally chewy and savory, shiitake mushrooms are ideal anytime you\u2019re ditching meat in a broader dish like a stir-fry, pasta, or soup. They\u2019re also the main ingredient in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/pulled-style-mushroom-meat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Fable\u00ae Shitake Protein<\/a>, a pulled mushroom blend that\u2019s perfect for replacing pulled pork or braised beef, like in these popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/bulgogi-lettuce-cups-with-shiitake-protein-kimchi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bulgogi Lettuce Tacos.<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cremini mushrooms: Also known as baby bella mushrooms, these may be easier to find than shiitake mushrooms and can serve the same purposes, just like in our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/one-pot-mushroom-stroganoff\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One-Pot Mushroom Stroganoff<\/a> recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maitake mushrooms: Though perhaps the hardest mushroom on this list to find, maitake mushrooms\u2019 delicate frills and layers give them a bacon-like texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lion\u2019s mane mushrooms: You can press these fuzzy, stringy, rare-find mushrooms into steak-like shapes perfect for your favorite searing pan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Mushroom Type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Substitute For<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Oyster<\/td><td>Seafood, poultry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>King Oyster<\/td><td>Scallops, shrimp<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Portobello<\/td><td>Beef, burgers, steaks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Shiitake<\/td><td>Chewy element in dishes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cremini<\/td><td>Beef, chewy element in dishes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maitake<\/td><td>Bacon<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lion&#8217;s Mane<\/td><td>Steak, chicken, crab<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_b66fd8-c5, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_b66fd8-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_b66fd8-c5\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_b66fd8-c5 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_b66fd8-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_b66fd8-c5\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_b66fd8-c5 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_b66fd8-c5[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_b66fd8-c5\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7222_b66fd8-c5 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_b66fd8-c5\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Marinate your mushrooms if they\u2019re dense<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_56bf1d-76, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_56bf1d-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_56bf1d-76\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_56bf1d-76 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_56bf1d-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_56bf1d-76\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_56bf1d-76 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_56bf1d-76[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_56bf1d-76\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7222_56bf1d-76 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_56bf1d-76\">Although mushrooms are naturally umami-rich, that alone doesn\u2019t give them a meaty flavor. If you\u2019re working with dense mushrooms like king oysters and portobellos, marinating your mushrooms before you cook with them bridges this gap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A good mushroom meat marinade is rich in soy sauce, which is salty and, among condiments, especially associated with umami flavor. Beyond soy sauce, the ingredients in a marinade will vary by recipe, but there\u2019s never anything wrong with adding additional umami ingredients to your marinade. Sprinkle dried seaweed, add miso paste \u2014 the world is your oyster mushroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Brown your mushrooms to get the moisture out<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_6fbd15-83, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_6fbd15-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_6fbd15-83\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_6fbd15-83 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_6fbd15-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_6fbd15-83\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_6fbd15-83 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_6fbd15-83[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_6fbd15-83\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7222_6fbd15-83 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_6fbd15-83\">Steaming mushrooms may seem appealing if you\u2019re minimizing oil in your diet, but it doesn\u2019t do anything to give mushrooms flavor or texture. Instead, sauteing your mushrooms in hot oil or plant-based butter on medium to medium-high heat for five to 10 minutes cooks the water out, leaving behind chewy, meaty textures. This step is a huge part of our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/bbq-portobello-mushrooms-over-vanilla-sweet-potatoes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BBQ Portobello Mushrooms over Mashed Sweet Potatoes<\/a> recipe\u2019s meaty magic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the water cooks out, the browning that starts to happen after, known as the Maillard reaction, is well-known among chefs to enhance flavors. That\u2019s as true for meat as for mushrooms, and it\u2019s simply not going to happen if you steam your mushrooms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">Choose the right flavor base<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_2baf94-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_2baf94-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_2baf94-bf\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_2baf94-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_2baf94-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_2baf94-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_2baf94-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_2baf94-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_2baf94-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7222_2baf94-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_2baf94-bf\">Most recipes for how to cook mushroom meat will tell you to flavor your mushrooms with garlic, oil or plant-based butter, soy sauce, and fresh herbs. In general, that\u2019s a pretty safe starting point, and fresh herbs and garlic are indeed the flavor base for our utterly delectable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/pan-roasted-wild-mushrooms-with-garlic-fresh-herbs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pan-Roasted Wild Mushrooms recipe<\/a>. That said, you may want to vary your flavor base a bit depending on your desired preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For Maitake mushroom bacon, some maple syrup or liquid smoke can make a huge difference, and for oyster mushroom taco \u201cchicken,\u201d poultry seasoning is essential. Purple Carrot\u2019s Fable\u00ae Shitake Protein is made to be versatile for just about any combination of flavors, from these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/spicy-quesabirria-tacos-with-shredded-shiitakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Spicy Quesabirria Tacos<\/a> to our sweet <a href=\"https:\/\/www.purplecarrot.com\/recipe\/bali-bbq-glazed-shiitake-protein-with-corn-quinoa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bali BBQ<\/a>. Shape your flavor base around your target outcome \u2014 fishy king oyster scallops, beefy portobello burgers, you name it \u2014 and you\u2019ll be a happy home chef.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has--font-size\">5 tips for replicating meaty texture and flavor<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_41f45e-74, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_41f45e-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_41f45e-74\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_41f45e-74 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_41f45e-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_41f45e-74\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_41f45e-74 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading7222_41f45e-74[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_41f45e-74\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading7222_41f45e-74 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading7222_41f45e-74\">To get the most meat-like texture and flavor from mushrooms, resist the temptation to skip cooking the water out. Additionally, be sure to salt at the right time, avoid overcrowding your pan, consider pressing your mushrooms, and add a nice finishing touch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Seriously, cook out the water<\/strong>: It\u2019s understandable to want to skip this step since it adds more cook time, but don\u2019t do it! Without this step, you\u2019ll get nowhere in making your mushrooms resemble meat.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add salt only after the water cooks off<\/strong>: Although you might think that salting mushrooms draws their water out faster, the opposite has been shown to occur. Salt your mushrooms only after browning so that you don\u2019t needlessly slow their cooking.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The more cooking space, the merrier<\/strong>: A single layer of mushrooms browns much more efficiently and effectively than mushrooms crowded into too small of a pan. Either cook your mushrooms in batches or use the widest pan you can find.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pressing is often an option<\/strong>: Lion\u2019s mane mushrooms aren\u2019t the only example. Any thick mushroom, from portobellos to king oysters, may benefit from pressing since it exposes more surface area for browning.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish things off brightly<\/strong>: Famed chef Samin Nosrat\u2019s \u201csalt, acid, fat, heat\u201d adage applies to mushrooms too. With salt from the soy sauce, fat from the cooking oil, and heat if you can handle it, all that\u2019s left is acid. 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