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Oyster mushroom kavurma with peppers
Oyster mushrooms fried with onion and green and red peppers until caramelised; a light, budget-friendly take on Turkish kavurma in 30 minutes.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Serves
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
Torn into strips and fried hard, oyster mushrooms take on a fibrous, meaty texture, which is why they are a popular meat-free kavurma.
Wrap it in flatbread, serve it with pilaf, or crack an egg over it for breakfast.
Ingredients
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Method
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Wipe the mushrooms, trim the tough stem ends and tear into finger-thick strips. Chop the peppers and onion.
~5 min -
Heat the oil in a wide pan and cook the onion for 3 minutes, then add the peppers and cook for another 4–5 minutes until soft.
~8 min -
Add the mushrooms, turn up the heat and fry for 8–10 minutes until their liquid has gone and the edges caramelise. Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
~10 min
Enjoy!
The mushroom in this recipe
Mushroom swaps
Button mushroom Agaricus bisporusQuarter them; they release more water, so add 5 minutes.
Tips
- Tearing rather than cutting the mushrooms brings out the fibrous texture.
- A little isot or chilli flakes takes it towards the south-eastern Turkish style.
- For the regional version made with saffron milk caps, see our kanlıca kavurma recipe.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a pan.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Oyster mushroom kavurma with peppers take?
It takes 30 min in total: 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
Which mushroom is used for Oyster mushroom kavurma with peppers?
This recipe uses Oyster mushroom.
What other mushrooms work for Oyster mushroom kavurma with peppers?
Button mushroom: Quarter them; they release more water, so add 5 minutes.
How do you store Oyster mushroom kavurma with peppers?
Keeps in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 days; reheat in a pan.
What should you watch for when making Oyster mushroom kavurma with peppers?
Tearing rather than cutting the mushrooms brings out the fibrous texture. A little isot or chilli flakes takes it towards the south-eastern Turkish style.
How many does Oyster mushroom kavurma with peppers serve?
The quantities serve 2; change the number of servings on the page and the ingredients adjust.
Comparable recipe: yemek.com — İstiridye Mantarı Kavurması
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