Vegan Adobong Pusit

To touch upon the same topic from my last post, I’m extending the use of mushrooms into veganizing another traditional Filipino delicacy called Adobong Pusit.

Adobo means to cook in garlic, soy sauce, and vinegar. Pusit means squid.

The squid version is known to have tinted black sauce (squid emits a black liquid substance when cooked). Although this may sound repulsing, Adobong Pusit tastes phenomenal.

To achieve the same look, I used mashed black beans. As for the taste, the trick relies on the seasoning, which is identical to my previous recipe.

Although I want this dish to be as close to the traditional version as possible, the mushrooms didn’t come out as gummy and rubbery like squid-although that could be a good thing.

 

VEGAN ADOBONG PUSIT

Makes 4 servings

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 3-5 pieces king trumpet mushroom, cut in big chunks, cored (see note below)
• 4-6 tablespoons cooked quinoa
• 3 tablespoons cooking oil
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled, crushed, and minced
• 5 tablespoons white vinegar (I used the Datu Puti brand)
• sea salt to taste
• black pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup cooked black beans, mashed or blended until smooth using a blender (add a little bit of water if it gets too thick)

DIRECTIONS:

1. Stuff mushrooms with quinoa. 
2. Heat medium-size pan over medium heat. Pour oil and heat for about a minute or two.
3. Add  garlic and saute until slightly golden.
4. Add mushroom and cook all sides.
5. Season with vinegar, sea salt, and pepper.
6. Mix in the black beans, coating all sides of the mushrooms.
7. Turn off heat. Serve hot with rice on the side. Enjoy!

 

Notes:

• You could buy king trumpet mushrooms at most Asian grocery stores and health stores.
• To core the mushrooms, use a paring knife.

 

The black beans complemented the dish very well, not just with the look but with the taste as well.

The quinoa remained intact for the most part, although it’s perfectly fine to have some quinoa in the sauce.

Cooking with king trumpet mushrooms has been a delightful discovery for me. I hope you could discover them too.