Learn how to make a mouthwatering sour and spicy shrooms mushroom sisig. This vegetarian twist on the traditional sisig recipe is packed with flavor from mushrooms, spices, and a tangy sauce. It's a quick and easy dish that will satisfy your cravings and impress your guests. Perfect for vegetarians or anyone looking for a meat-free alternative, this recipe will become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- 1 pound shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 2 tablespoons ketchup
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking oil
- Chopped scallions for garnish
- Sliced red chili peppers for garnish
- Calamansi wedges (optional)
Directions
- Heat a large pan over medium heat and add cooking oil.
- Sauté the onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their moisture and start to brown.
- Add the red and green bell peppers and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, vinegar, ketchup, hot sauce, mayonnaise, and lime juice. Pour the sauce over the mushrooms and peppers.
- Stir well and let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped scallions and sliced red chili peppers.
- Serve hot with calamansi wedges, if desired.
Interesting Facts
Sisig is a popular Filipino dish usually made with meat, but this vegetarian version uses shiitake mushrooms as a delicious alternative.
The combination of soy sauce, vinegar, and ketchup gives this dish its signature tangy and savory flavor.
You can adjust the spiciness of the dish by adding more or less hot sauce, according to your preference.
Calamansi is a small citrus fruit commonly used in Filipino cuisine to add a citrusy flavor to dishes. It pairs well with sisig.