Spicy Mushroom Tacos with Green Tahini Sauce

By Smallhold

spicy mushroom tacos with green tahini sauce

Serving Size: 4 Servings, 8 tacos
Time: 20 Minutes

Ingredients.

1 lb. of freshly harvested Blue Oyster mushrooms
2 tbsp Burlap & Barrel's Black Urfa Chili
4-5 tbsp olive oil plus extra 2 tbs for sauce
1 jalapeño pepper
1 c Seed + Mill Tahini
1 c or bunch of cilantro
1/2 c lime juice
1 clove garlic
1/2 c iced water
1 tsp salt
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
4 tortillas

Directions

Step 01 - Preheat grill until hot. Toss 1 lb freshly harvested Smallhold Blue Oysters in a bowl with 2 tbs Burlap & Barrel's Black Urfa Chili, pinch of salt and 4-5 tbs olive oil, until well coated.

Step 02 - Grill mushrooms for 5-6 minutes until slightly crispy on the edges (turn half way).

Step 03 - Place 1 jalapeño on the grill until slightly charred (2-3 mins), remove seeds and set aside.

Step 04 - Blanch a bunch of cilantro (stems and leaves) in hot water until wilted, discard hot water.

Step 05 - Blend jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, 1⁄2 c tahini, iced water, 2 tbs olive oil, garlic, in a food processor until smooth. Season to taste with salt & pepper.

Step 06 - Add 2-3 tbs more water if too thick, or 1-2 tbs more tahini if too thin, and keep blending until you are happy with the consistency.

Step 07- Sauce can be made a day ahead and kept refrigerated. It's also great as a dip or salad dressing.

Step 08-Smear tahini sauce over the tortilla, add the mushrooms and devour warm!

Discover Smallhold's specialty mushrooms. Shop our full selection online or visit us in store.

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    Meaty, umami

    Sturdy, absorbent, and satisfyingly chewy, Blue Oysters can liven up anything from stir fries to pastas. They’re great with eggs in the morning or fried rice at lunch, and their texture and size make them an ideal meat replacement. Saute ‘em, roast ‘em, or grill ‘em—there’s no wrong way to enjoy ‘em.

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  • Trumpet Mushrooms

    Buttery, sweet

    Any way you slice it, these Trumpet mushrooms can take the heat. With thick, meaty stems and a pleasantly chewy texture, they can be cut lengthwise and sauteed, or sliced into rounds, scored, and grilled to perfection. They’re delcious on their own, or as a meat substitute in stuffings, pot-pies, and even seafood dishes like scallops. 

  • Lion's Mane Mushrooms

    Nutty, sweet, savory

    These Lion’s Mane mushrooms are as intriguing as they are appetizing. Soft and spongy, they can be shredded, pressed into steaks, or thrown into soup like dumplings. They’re also a great substitute for crab or lobster meat, so just add them to your favorite seafood recipe to get your savory shellfish fix.

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    This colorful kit contains our classic Yellow and Blue Oyster mushrooms. One box has all you need to supercharge your stir fry or make a stellar stew.

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  • Umami Mushroom Pack

    This pack is chock full of rich umami flavors. Add depth to any meal with Shiitakes, and sop up all the extra goodness with some Oysters.

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  • Fancy Mushroom Pack

    A unique combination designed for one-of-a-kind dishes. This pack contains mushrooms we've been custom growing for chefs in Brooklyn, making it a must-try for every Mushroom Head.

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