Tacos de Hongos con Mole (Mushroom Mole Tacos)
Meaty browned mushrooms folded in mole inside warm corn tortillas, topped with sharp pickled onion.
Made with Pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas) and Mole poblano and Corn tortillas from masa harina. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.93 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large frying pan over a high heat. Add half the mushrooms in a single layer and cook without stirring for 3 minutes, then stir and cook for 3 more minutes until browned. Tip out and repeat with the rest.
6 min - 2
Return all the mushrooms to the pan, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Pour in the mole poblano (see the base recipe) and 100 ml water. Simmer for 5 minutes until thick and clinging to the mushrooms.
5 min - 3
Warm the corn tortillas (see the base recipe) in a dry frying pan for 20 seconds a side and keep them wrapped in a tea towel.
- 4
Spoon the mushroom mole into the tortillas. Top with pickled red onions (see the base recipe), avocado and coriander and serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Cook the mushrooms in batches. Crowding the pan steams them and they will not brown.
- Add salt at the end; it draws water from mushrooms and stops browning early.
- Portobello or large flat mushrooms also work. Slice them thickly.
Storing and freezing
Keep the mushroom mole in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat until steaming hot. Assemble tacos fresh.
Questions
Are these tacos vegan?
Yes. Mole poblano from the base recipe is vegan, as are corn tortillas, pickled onions, mushrooms and avocado. Check any bought tortillas and chocolate if you swap ingredients.
Can I use button mushrooms?
Yes, but they are wetter and less meaty. Slice thickly, cook them dry in a hot pan until the liquid evaporates, then brown them before adding the mole.
More made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
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GFDFEFPollo en Mole Rojo con Arroz (Chicken in Red Mole with Rice)
DFEFNFArroz con Camarones al Guajillo (Guajillo Prawn Rice)
DFEFNFGochujang Chicken Tacos with Quick Red Cabbage
GFDFEFSee every dish made with pickled red onions (cebollas encurtidas)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.