Vegan Scallops with truffle pea puree

Vegan Scallops with truffle pea puree

Rating

Difficulty

Intermediate
Cooking Mode

Perfect dinner party starter adapted from recipe from Eat Figs Not Pigs

Ingredients

Yields
  • 1cupfrozen peas, defrosted
  • 1Tbspfresh mint, chopped
  • 3cloves garlic
  • 1Tbspolive oil
  • 2Tbsptruffle oil
  • 1/4 cup fried nooch (see separate recipe) or vegan parmesan
  • 3large king oyster mushrooms
  • 1-2 Tbsp vegan butter
  • 1cupwarm water
  • 1tspvegan stock
  • 1Tbspmiso paste (preferably mild white)
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1teaspoonTamari
  • 1Tbspolive oil
  • Chopped coriander
  • Crispy 'bacon' (see separate recipe or buy in salad section of supermarket)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Truffle Pea Puree

  2. 2

    In a food processor, add all ingredients and blend until completely smooth. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Slice mushroom stems crosswise into 1" thick pieces. Score the tops and bottoms of each "scallop".

  4. 4

    In a large bowl, whisk together warm water, bouillon, miso paste, tamari, 1 cup white wine, and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Marinate for at least one hour, up to 4 hours.

  5. 5

    Drain mushrooms, discarding the soaking liquid and pat dry.

  6. 6

    In a cast iron skillet on medium high heat, melt 1-2 tablespoons vegan butter.

  7. 7

    Add mushrooms and pan sear on each side until the edges get a nice, golden brown colour, about 5-6 minutes per side.

  8. 8

    Plate Vegan Scallops with pea puree, crispy bacon, and coriander

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