Miso Glazed Maitake Mushroom Burgers Recipes

MUSTARD-GLAZED MUSHROOM BURGER

Steps:

• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Form the beef into 6 burgers; sprinkle with salt and pepper. To make the glaze, mix together the mustard, soy sauce and sugar in a small bowl.
• Grill the burgers until desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare, brushing the burgers with the glaze about halfway through. A minute before removing the burgers from the grill, top with the cheese.
• Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the mushrooms until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the thyme and garlic and cook until the mushrooms are soft, about 3 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toast the buns and serve the burgers with the mushroom topping.

MISO-GLAZED MAITAKE MUSHROOM BURGERS

Steps:

• Melt butter in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat, then add mushrooms and cook for about 3 minutes on each side, or until golden and slightly crisped. Press down with a spatula to maximize browning.Add scallions to pan and cook for a minute, until wilted and slightly charred. Add salt and some black pepper to taste.Pour miso mixture over mushrooms, and turn over until evenly coated and absorbed.Toast buns, then assemble burger: First, place bottom half of each bun on a plate. Sprinkle each with ¼ cup of grated Swiss cheese. Place hot mushrooms and scallions on top of cheese layer. Top with sliced red onion and arugula.

MISO MUSHROOM & HALLOUMI BURGERS

Steps:

• For the miso butter, beat all the ingredients together in a small bowl, then set aside.
• Light the barbecue. When the coals are ashen, tip more coals into one side so you have two heat zones. Brush the mushrooms and onion with some of the miso butter, then put on the grill and cook for 10 mins, basting and turning occasionally. (When you turn the onions, use a spatula so they don't separate into rings.) When the veg is charred and has softened, move it to the edge of the cooler side of the barbecue to keep warm. Continue to baste with the butter occasionally.
• Cook the halloumi directly on the grill until browned and lightly charred. When the halloumi is done, brush the cut sides of the buns with the remaining miso butter and toast on the grill. Fill the buns with the mushrooms, onions, halloumi, tomatoes, rocket and burger sauce.

MISO BURGERS WITH MINT & POMEGRANATE SLAW

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Cook the bulghar in a small pan of water for 5 mins. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and fry the onions and garlic, stirring, for 5 mins or until starting to turn golden. Add the carrots and chilli, and cook, stirring frequently, for 5 mins until the carrots soften. Add the cumin, ground coriander, coriander stalks and lime zest, and stir well.
• Tip the chickpeas into a bowl and crush with a masher or fork, then add the eggs and miso to form a chunky paste.
• Drain the bulghar well and stir into the spicy vegetables. Take off the heat, shape into eight burgers and place on a baking sheet lined with baking parchment. Bake in the oven for 15-20 mins or until firm and starting to turn golden.
• For the slaw, combine all the ingredients in a big bowl with the lime juice and coriander leaves. Serve with the burgers and lime wedges for squeezing over.