Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Shred King Oyster mushroom stems with a fork and finely chop Cremini mushrooms. Place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp oil, soy sauce, miso paste, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and pepper.
- Pour the marinade over the mushrooms and massage it in. Sprinkle flour over the mixture and toss until a sticky mixture forms.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and pack tightly into balls. If too loose, add a little more flour.
- Whisk mayo, sriracha, 1 tsp soy sauce, and sesame oil to make the umami sauce. Toast the buns.
- Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking. Add a little oil. Place mushroom balls in the pan, cover with a square of parchment paper, and smash flat with a heavy press.
- Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until edges are crispy and deeply browned. Scrape underneath, flip, and immediately top with cheese.
- Cook 1-2 more minutes until cheese melts. Assemble burgers with toasted buns and umami mayo.
Notes
Ensure your cast iron skillet is smoking hot before smashing to get the crispiest, lacework edges.