Mushrooms In Batter Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinCooking Time25 Min
Ready In30 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings4
CuisineCourse
MethodMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Mushrooms - 3/4 lb, large open
 Flour - 1 cup + 2 tablespoons
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Egg1
 Oil1 Tablespoon
 Milk or water3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg whites2
 Frying Oil2 Cup (16 tbs) (For frying)
 Parsley - few sprigs

Directions

GETTING READY
1) Trim the mushrooms.
2) Toss them in 2 tbsp of the flour.

MAKING
3) Ina bowl, sift the remaining flour and salt and make a well in the center.
4) Add the egg and oil and with a wooden spoon mix everything, drawing the flour into the liquid.
5) Slowly, add the milk or water to make a thick smooth batter.
6) Add more liquid if necessary.
7) In a bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff but not dry and fold gently into the batter.
8) In a deep-fryer, heat oil to 340°.
9) On a laong skewer, spear a mushroom dip into the batter.
10) Using a second skewer, carefully push the mushroom off the first skewer into the oil.
11) Fry the mushrooms, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes till crisp and golden.
12) With a slotted spoon, remove from the pan and drain on paper towels.

SERVING
13) On a warmed serving plate, pile the mushrooms and garnish with sprigs of parsley.
14) Serve warm as snacks
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