Recipe: Loaded Mushroom Tater Tots

Loaded Tater Tots have been a favourite in the US for years - much like Loaded French Fries are here. And with this recipe, you put a standout dish on your menu. By serving Tater Tots instead of the loaded fries everyone already has. And by using Fable Shiitake Chunks that are so good even the biggest meat lovers will enjoy them. It’s warm, crispy, sticky and built on pure umami. The Smoky Caramelized Fable mushroom chunks bring deep BBQ flavour and a firm bite, while Ranch Dressing, Honey Gold Sauce and red onion add balance and freshness. This is comfort food at a level guests come back for.

Loaded Tater Tots with BBQ Fable Mushroom Chunks

Follow the step-by-step preparation below:

1. Cook the shiitake: Cook the shiitake without oil until the moisture has evaporated and the chunks are firm and aromatic.

2. Season: Add chicken seasoning and briefly cook through.

3. Caramelise: Add Tomato Relish and allow it to caramelise.

4. BBQ glaze: Mix in the BBQ Sauce until a deep BBQ caramel forms. Keep warm in the bain-marie.

To order:

1. Fry the Tater Tots: Fry the Tater Tots until golden brown and crispy.

2. Season: Sprinkle immediately with BBQ seasoning.

3. Add the topping: Distribute the smoky caramelised Fable mushroom chunks over the Tater Tots.

4. Add sauces: Drizzle Ranch Dressing and Honey Gold Sauce over the dish.

5. Finish: Top with red onion and serve immediately.

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These Loaded Tots are a powerful vegetarian streetfood dish for foodservice: sticky, smoky, creamy and fully plant-forward. This is exactly the kind of dish that helps you stand out from the standard menu.

How do you prepare shiitake mushroom chunks to get the right bite for vegetarian streetfood dishes?

Fable shiitake naturally have a fibrous, firm texture. When you cook them without oil on a griddle or in a pan, you fully unlock the deep umami of the mushrooms. This happens through the Maillard reaction. The result is chunky, umami-rich pieces with a meat-like structure and all the benefits of mushrooms. Ideal for chefs looking for a plant-forward alternative to pulled meat recipes. Fable holds perfectly warm and juicy in the bain-marie, allowing you to serve consistently high quality every time. This is exactly the kind of meat alternative foodservice kitchens can rely on.

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