🍄 Mushrooms with a Taste of the Sea – Hearty, Briny, and Comforting

A simple stovetop dish bursting with umami and a satisfying ocean-like depth.

These mushrooms deliver a sea-scented experience with the help of nori, garlic, and rice cakes, making them a delicious vegan main or side. The sauce is thick and flavorful, perfect for pairing with grains or crusty bread.

🛠 Kitchen Tools

• Frying pan

  
  

📋 Ingredients

Serves 2

• Garlic: 1 bulb, sliced

• Mushrooms: 1 cup, cleaned and sliced

• White rice cakes: 200 g / 7 oz

• Fish-flavored seasoning: 2 tablespoons

• Cornstarch: 1 tablespoon

  
  

👨‍🍳 Instructions

• Sauté the garlicIn a frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic and sauté until golden brown.

• Add mushroomsToss in the mushrooms with a pinch of salt. Lower the heat, cover, and let them cook until soft and fragrant.

• Stir in rice cakesAdd the rice cakes and stir well. Optional: add a bit of finely chopped parsley.

• Prepare the brothIn a separate cup, mix 1 cup of water with the fish-flavored seasoning. Pour into the pan and stir to combine.

• Simmer and thickenLet cook for about 7 minutes. Then, mix the cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water and stir it into the pan to thicken the sauce.

• Finish and serveTurn off the heat and serve warm.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

• Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or couscous

• Garnish with lemon zest or a few chili flakes

• Add a touch of vegan butter for extra richness

💡 Why You'll Love It

✔ Sea-inspired and comforting

✔ Easy to prepare in one pan

✔ Totally vegan and gluten-free

✔ Perfect for cozy dinners or tapas-style meals