Lion's Mane Meatless "Crab" Cakes

Lion’s Mane Mushroom can make delicious, meatless crab cakes due to its seafood like flavor profile!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. - Organic Lion’s Mane Mushroom

• 1/4 cup - Organic Scallions (Green Onion)

• 1/4 cup - Organic Red Bell Pepper

• 2 tbsp. - Finely Chopped Herb (Parsley or Cilantro)

• 1/2 cup - Organic Panko Breadcrumbs

• 1 large Organic Egg or Egg Replacer (Vegan)

• 1/4 cup - Organic Mayo or Vegenaise (Vegan)

• 1 tbsp. - Organic Worcestershire Sauce

• 1 tsp. - Old Bay Seasoning

• 1/4 tsp. - Salt

• 2 tbsp. - Water

• Organic Vegetable Oil - For Frying Cakes

• Salt & Pepper - To Taste

• Organic Lemon - For Garnish (Optional)

Directions:

1. Prep Mushrooms: Tear apart Lion’s Mane into smaller chunks resembling crab meat pieces. Place shredded mushrooms in a pan with 2 tbsp. of water and 1/4 tsp. of salt. Bring to a simmer, stir, and cover, and leave on heat to cook for a few minutes until mushrooms are wilted and have given up their juice.

2. Prep Other Ingredients: While mushrooms are cooking rinse and mince the scallions and red bell pepper. Finely chop the parsley or cilantro. Once the mushrooms have finished cooking and wilted, allow them to cool and squeeze any remaining water out of the mushrooms.

3. Prep Cake mixture: In a large bowl combine the egg, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, old bay seasoning, minced scallions, finely chopped herb, salt and pepper (to taste). Mix until incorporated. Add cooked mushrooms and mix again until incorporated. Add Panko Breadcrumbs and mix again until incorporated. Allow mixture to sit for a minimum of 15 minutes. (Allow to sit over night for best results!)

4. Prepare Cakes: Form 3-4 round flat uniform sized cakes from mixture. Compress them to get a better meaty life texture. Cakes should be 1/2” - 3/4” thick after being compressed. For a more refined look, use a circle ring mold when shaping and compressing the cakes.

5. Cook Cakes: Heat a few tablespoons of vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium high heat. Cook patties for 2-3 minutes per side. Cakes should be golden brown and cooked throughout. (Optional) Garnish with slices of lemon or a dollop of spicy mayo and enjoy!