Vegan KFC Oyster Burger

Craving a next-level vegan burger? This Korean-style crispy oyster mushroom burger is stacked with Gochujang mayo, sticky chilli glaze, fried mushrooms, kimchi, and a zesty cucumber coriander salad. It’s crunchy, spicy, fresh and packed with umami. Perfect for lunch, dinner – or just showing off! 🍔 100% vegan, 100% addictive.

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Korean Fried Oyster Mushroom Burger with Gochujang Mayo & Glaze

Base Mayo

  • 75ml soya milk

  • 125ml neutral oil

  • ½ tsp Dijon mustard

  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

  1. Add all ingredients to a tall jug.

  2. Blend with an immersion blender until thick and creamy.

Gochujang Mayo

  • 150ml base mayo

  • 3 tbsp gochujang

  • Juice of 1 lime

Method

  1. Take 3 tbsp of the base mayo.

  2. Mix with gochujang and lime juice until smooth.

“Chicken” Flour Coating

  • 100g plain flour

  • 50g potato flour

  • 40g cornflour

  • 100g semolina

  • 10g onion flour

  • 10g dried oregano

  • 10g garlic powder

  • 5g black pepper

  • 5g salt

  • ½ tsp MSG (optional)

Method

  1. Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl.

Buttermilk Marinade

  • 500ml soya milk

  • 1 tsp garlic powder

  • 1 tsp kimchi juice

  • 1 tsp paprika

  • Juice of 1 lemon

Method

  1. Whisk all ingredients in a bowl.

  2. Add oyster mushrooms and let marinate.

Gochujang Glaze

  • 170g gochujang

  • 2 tbsp sesame oil

  • 1 tbsp brown rice vinegar

  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 clove garlic, grated

  • 1 tbsp chilli flakes (optional)

  • ½ thumb ginger, grated

  • 2 tbsp water

Method

  1. Mix all ingredients in a saucepan.

  2. Heat gently for 1–2 minutes until glossy.

Fresh Salad

  • ½ cucumber, sliced

  • ¼ lettuce, shredded

  • ¼ pack coriander, chopped

  • 1 tsp lime juice

  • Pinch salt

Method

  1. Toss all ingredients together.

Assembly

  1. Take marinated oyster mushrooms and coat in the “chicken” flour.

  2. Fry at 180°C until golden and crispy.

  3. Glaze with the gochujang sauce.

  4. Build your burger with:

    • toasted bun

    • gochujang mayo

    • Kimchi

    • crispy glazed mushrooms

    • fresh salad

    • crispy glazed mushrooms