Mushroom Milanesa Torta
This Mushroom Milanesa Torta swaps traditional meat for crispy breaded oyster mushrooms and layers them on toasted bolillo rolls with creamy beans and fresh toppings. It’s a bold, plant-based twist on a classic Mexican sandwich that even meat lovers will enjoy.
Tortas are a staple sandwich in Mexico, and while mushrooms aren’t a traditional filling, don’t let that discourage you from trying it. If you prefer a meat-based one, try my recipe for a Torta Ahogada or Drowned Sandwich.
Ingredients Needed
These are the main ingredients you’ll need to make a Mushroom Milanesa Torta.
- Oyster Mushrooms– These meaty mushrooms have a fan-like shape, making them perfect for breading to get an even, crispy exterior.
- Buttermilk– This will help bind the coating to the mushrooms. For a vegan option, use almond milk with a teaspoon of lemon juice mixed in.
- Bolillo Rolls– A popular type of Mexican baguette; however, you can substitute any baguette or sourdough bread.
- Saltines- These are used to make the breaded coating, along with some seasoning.
- Refried Beans– These add a creamy texture and fiber to the torta. You can also use my recipe for creamy Peruvian beans.
- Toppings– I used tomatoes, avocado, pickled jalapenos, pickled onions, and shredded lettuce.
How to Make the Mushroom Milanesa
I’m using a simple breading of seasoned saltine crackers, similar to the one in my Chicken Milanesa recipe.
Add the saltine crackers to a food chopper or a plastic bag to break them up into a coarse powder. Season the cracker crumbs with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and pepper.
Instead of an egg coating, I’m doing a buttermilk coating. Alternatively, you can use almond milk and lemon juice for a plant-based option. In a small bowl, pour the milk over the oyster mushrooms. Remove one at a time and press it into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
Place the breaded mushrooms on the air fryer tray and brush or spray with oil. Cook at 375°F for 5 minutes, then flip them over. Spray oil on the other side and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until the mushrooms are golden and crispy.
I could eat a plate of these just by themselves, they turned out so good!
Assembling the Torta
Slice and butter the bolillo rolls, then toast them. Spread a layer of refried beans on the toasted rolls. Layer the crispy mushrooms on top and the fresh toppings.
I’m doing tomato slices seasoned with salt, sliced avocado, pickled onions, pickled jalapenos, and shredded lettuce. Top with the other bun and serve. You can also add a spread of mayonnaise on the top bun.
The mushroom milanesa torta is best enjoyed immediately after preparation. Otherwise, the mushrooms will get soggy the longer they sit.
Here are some side dish options to serve with the torta:
Mushroom Milanesa Torta
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces Oyster Mushrooms
- ½ cup Almond milk
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 15 Saltine Crackers
- ¼ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- Pepper to taste
- Oil
- 2 Bolillo Rolls
- 1 cup Refried Beans
Toppings: Tomatoes, Avocado, Pickled Jalapenos, Pickled Onions, Shredded Lettuce
Instructions
- Combine the almond milk and lemon juice. Pulse the saltines in a food chopper or crush them in a plastic bag. Pour the crackers onto a plate and add seasoning.
- In a small bowl, pour the milk over the oyster mushrooms. Remove one at a time and press it into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Place the breaded mushrooms on the air fryer tray and brush or spray with oil. Cook at 375°F for 5 minutes, then flip them over. Spray oil on the other side of the mushrooms and cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until they are golden and crispy.
- Slice and butter the bolillo rolls, then toast them. Spread a layer of refried beans on the toasted rolls. Layer the crispy mushrooms, tomato slices, salt, sliced avocado, pickled onions, pickled jalapenos, and shredded lettuce. Top with the other bun and serve.
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Nutrition
Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and depends on ingredients and amounts used. Thai Caliente makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
