Currently, it is very common to seek alternatives to the consumption of products of animal origin, especially when it is necessary to substitute ingredients to prepare traditional dishes. One of these dishes is the tinga, which is originally prepared with chicken. This is a yielding and delicious recipe that can be easily prepared by substituting the meat for an ingredient as simple and accessible as mushrooms.
Mushrooms are an excellent option to substitute meat, so try them in this recipe because you will surely love them. In addition, they have several benefits and you will always want to include them in your diet, since they contain fiber, protein and are low in fat. In general, they are a nutritious food that most people can consume. Learn how to make mushroom tinga with the traditional flavor so that you can enjoy at home with some delicious toast or corn tortillas. Keep reading and do not miss this fabulous recipe.
Ingredients to make Mushroom Tinga:
• 400 grams of mushrooms
• 1 piece of onion
• 3 tomatoes
• 1 peeled garlic clove
• Chipotle chili marinated to taste
• 1 pinch of salt to taste
• 1 splash of oil
• ½ white onion filleted
• 1 pinch of pepper to taste
• 1 pinch of cumin powder
How to make Mushroom Tinga:
To start the mushroom tinga recipe, prepare the sauce. To do this, place the tomatoes, the piece of onion, the garlic clove, the chipotle pepper in marinade to taste and a splash of water in the blender. Blend very well and reserve.
Tip: the amount of chili will depend on how spicy you want the
In a pot with a little oil, sauté the filleted onion, moving it constantly until it begins to turn transparent and lightly brown.
Tip: you can also prepare the carrot and mushroom tinga by adding this ingredient to the recipe. Simply peel the carrots, cut them into strips and cook them with the onion.
When the onion is ready, pour the sauce that you blended, season with salt, pepper and a pinch of cumin, mix and cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes. While the sauce is cooking, cut the mushrooms into strips. You can use a knife or shred them with your hands. Reserve them to continue with the preparation of the mushroom tinga. After 10 minutes of cooking the sauce with the onion, add the mushrooms cut into strips, mix, check the flavor and season a little more if you think it is necessary. Let cook until the mushrooms have softened. This will take about 5 minutes over medium-low heat.
And ready! Serve this delicious mushroom tinga and accompany it with some delicious corn toast.
With what to accompany the mushroom tinga
Go ahead and prepare this recipe for mushroom tinga, an ideal dish if you want a vegan menu for the upcoming national holidays. You can accompany it with fresh lettuce, radishes and beans in pasta. If you like it spicy, you can also bathe your mushroom tinga tacos with a spicy sauce, like these:
• Peanut sauce with Chile de arbol
• Macha sauce
