1. If you don’t have access to oyster mushrooms, use whatever you can find! Just shred or slice them as thinly as possible.
2. If you can’t access all the dried chiles, you can sub one out for the other (except for chile de arbol, as those are the spiciest).
3. I can find artificial beef powder or bouillon at my local Asian market or on amazon.
4. Contrary to popular belief, removing the seeds from the dried chiles is to avoid bitterness, it has nothing to do with spice. If your consommé tastes bitter, it’s most likely because you aren’t removing the seeds from the chiles!
5. I have a high-powered blender, which is why my recipe doesn’t call to strain the consommé. If you don’t, you can strain it for a smoother consistency.