Cookwith - The LCCA “Chaos Brunch” Toast: Sweet-Savory Korean-Inspired Milkless French Toast with Bu

Ingredients

• 1 loaf (about 12 oz) day-old sourdough or country bread, thickly sliced
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup unsweetened oat milk (or other milk alternative)
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tbsp neutral oil (plus more for frying)
• 8 oz shiitake or cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 8 oz oyster mushrooms, torn or sliced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
• 1 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
• 2 tsp brown sugar (for mushrooms)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 tsp gochugaru (Korean chili flakes)
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)