Instructions

1. Slice mushrooms on diagonal into long strips.
2. Combine spices, soy sauce and maple syrup in medium bowl.
3. Add mushrooms and turn to coat. Marinate for 20 minutes, turning as needed. (You can also do this in plastic bag.)
4. Preheat oven to 350 F. Set heatproof cooling rack on foil-lined tray.
5. Fry mushroom slices in oil until well-browned. Rest on paper towel.
6. Move fried mushrooms to rack and bake for 3-5 minutes until crisp at edges.
7. Prepare sandwich as usual, substituting fried mushrooms for bacon. Spread bread with favorite vegan mayo.