Mung Bean and Miatake Mushroom Cake

13 April 2025

Looking for a delicious gluten-free recipe that’s rich in protein and flavor? These mung bean flour patties with roasted maitake mushrooms, caramelized onions and warming spices are the perfect savory snack or appetizer. Using organic mung bean flour as the base makes them not only high in protein and naturally gluten-free, but also light and satisfying.

Ingredients (makes 8 patties)

• 70g maitake mushrooms, diced

• 25g organic mung bean flour

• 1 egg

• 1g baking powder

• 1g baking soda

• 1g ground fresh cumin

• 1g smoked paprika

• 15g minced onion

• 5g minced garlic

• 10g olive oil

• 2g sea salt

• 1g cayenne pepper

• 1g freshly ground black pepper

Method

• Sauté the veggies: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, heat olive oil over medium. Add diced maitake mushrooms and cook until lightly browned. Stir in onions and garlic and continue cooking until golden and aromatic.

• Mix the base: Let the mixture cool slightly. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg, then stir in the cooled mushroom mix.

• Add the dry ingredients: Combine with mung bean flour, baking powder, baking soda and spices. Mix gently until a soft dough forms.

• Form and cook: Shape the mixture into small patties and pan-fry in the same saucepan, about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden and crisp.

• Serve hot: Garnish with a dollop of fermented black garlic aioli and fresh fennel fronds for an elevated touch.