GRILLED MUSHROOM SKEWERS IN RED CHILE PASTE
Fire up the grill and let the aromas of vegetables and chile-marinated mushrooms charred over an open flame permeate the neighborhood. This simple recipe is fun to assemble, and a crowd pleaser, making it ideal for cookouts. Meaty king oyster mushrooms are smothered in a guajillo chile sauce that includes earthy achiote, which stains the mushrooms red. Liquid aminos or soy sauce add saltiness and umami, and maple syrup brings a touch of sweetness. If you don't have the vegetables below on hand, you can easily swap them out for others that will cook in the same time frame. Serve this as a main dish with your favorite cooked grains or salad, or as a side dish to just about anything.
Provided by Jocelyn Ramirez
Categories dinner, lunch, vegetables, main course, side dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- If cooking outdoors, prepare a charcoal grill or heat a gas grill to medium-high. Soak the bamboo skewers in cold water.
- Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add the chiles, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cover partially, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the chiles have rehydrated and the garlic has softened, about 10 minutes.
- While the chile mixture simmers, coat the bell peppers, zucchini and tomatoes with 1 tablespoon oil in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the rehydrated chiles and softened garlic to a blender or food processor along with 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Add the achiote paste, liquid aminos, maple syrup, cumin and remaining ΒΌ cup oil, and blend until completely smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Cut off the mushroom caps and cut the stems into 1/2-inch-thick coins. Halve or quarter the caps to match the diameter of the stems. Add the mushrooms to the chile paste and mix until coated.
- To assemble, load the vegetables onto all the skewers. Start and end each skewer with a piece of bell pepper and alternate among the mushroom slices, bell peppers, zucchini coins and tomatoes in between, going heavy on the mushrooms. Brush any remaining paste over the mushrooms.
- If cooking outdoors, set the skewers on the hot grill grate. If cooking indoors, turn gas burners to medium-high heat or heat a griddle or grill pan on an electric or induction stovetop over medium-high heat. If using a gas range, cook the skewers directly on the grates over the open flame. If using a griddle or pan, set the skewers on the hot surface. Cook until slightly charred and fragrant, turning occasionally with tongs to grill evenly, about 15 minutes. Grill the lemon halves until charred, if you'd like.
- Transfer the skewers to a serving dish and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and pinch of flaky salt. Serve immediately.
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Saeed Wattoo
[email protected]I love the red chile paste.
Jahaida Cabrera
[email protected]These skewers are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Kerim Hadzic
[email protected]I've made these skewers several times now and they're always a hit.
Rakibul Hasan
[email protected]These skewers are perfect for a summer cookout.
Derrick Terry
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the red chile paste gives to these skewers.
Zamutho Siphesihle
[email protected]These skewers are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
squander MacArthur
[email protected]The red chile paste gives these skewers a nice kick. I love serving them with a side of yogurt sauce.
Panhwar Sahb
[email protected]I've made these skewers several times now and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a summer cookout or a quick weeknight meal.
js jibon
[email protected]These skewers are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any type of mushroom I have on hand.
Sonali Shaw
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the red chile paste, but it really made the dish. The mushrooms were so flavorful and juicy.
mwinyi maya
[email protected]The mushrooms were perfectly cooked and the red chile paste was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again!
Cecijoy Jong
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make, but the flavors are amazing.
Dipin Bidari
[email protected]These grilled mushroom skewers were a hit at my last party! The red chile paste gave them a delicious smoky flavor. I'll definitely be making them again.