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Mushroom Shawarma

Mushroom Shawarma

A delicious 'meaty' vegan flatbread filled with flavour
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle East
Calories: 960

Ingredients
  

For the mushrooms
  • 400 grams oyster and king oyster mushrooms
  • 500 grams large flat mushrooms peeled and sliced
  • 12 tbsp olive oil (for frying)
  • 12 tsp shawarma spice mix (shop-bought or homemade – see below)
Flatbreads
  • 4 flatbreads warmed
Harissa dressing
  • 4 tsp harissa paste
  • 150 ml olive oil
Tahini
  • 4 tbsp tahini
For serving
  • 4 tsp garlic aioli
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • ½ cucumber sliced
Red onion salad
  • 1 red onion finely sliced
  • ½ lemon juice of
  • 1 small handful fresh coriander finely chopped
Home made shawarma spice
  • 2 tsp sweet smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp garlic granules
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cracked black pepper

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl (for onion salad)
  • 1 Large frying pan or skillet (preferably non-stick or cast iron)
  • 2 wooden skewers

Method
 

  1. Prepare the onion salad - In a small bowl, combine the sliced red onion, lemon juice and chopped coriander. Set aside to marinate while you prepare everything else.
    Onion salad
  2. Cook the mushrooms - Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a third of the mushroom mix (a combination of oyster, king oyster, and sliced flat mushrooms). Cook undisturbed for a few minutes to allow browning, then sprinkle 1 tsp of the shawarma spice mix over the top. Flip and add another 1 tsp to the other side. Cook until browned and tender (about 5–6 minutes total). Remove and repeat with remaining batches, adding fresh oil each time - .
    cook the mushrooms
  3. Assemble the skewers - Once all the mushrooms are cooked and slightly cooled, thread them onto two wooden skewers.
    mushroom shawarma - skewer the mushrooms
  4. Make the harissa dressing - In a small bowl or jug, mix together 4 tsp harissa paste and 150ml olive oil until well combined.
    mushroom shawarma - add the harissa dressing
  5. Roast the mushrooms - Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan). Place the mushroom skewers on a baking tray and drizzle over the harissa dressing. Roast for 10 minutes until slightly crispy and sizzling.
    mushroom shawarma - roast the mushrooms
  6. Assemble the shawarmas - Warm the flatbreads and spread 1 tbsp tahini over each. Add 1 tsp harissa, divide the roasted mushrooms between them, then top with a generous helping of onion salad, 1 tsp garlic aioli, chopped tomato, and cucumber.
    Add tahini and harissa
  7. Serve immediately - Best served fresh with extra coriander or mint if you like.
    Mushroom shawarma - assemble the flatbreads

Notes

  • Shawarma spice can be made in advance and stored in an airtight jar for future use.
  • For a lighter version, reduce the amount of oil used or skip the garlic aioli.