Deep Fried Oyster Mushrooms
These deep fried oyster mushrooms from Ivan Tisdall-Downes are the perfect fried chicken replacement - try them in tacos and burgers.
- Ingredients
- Recipe
- Oyster Mushrooms
- Earl Grey
- Fava Bean Flour
- Neutral Vegetable Oil
- Step 01: Heat the Oil
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Vegetable Oil
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep saucepan or deep fat fryer on a medium-high heat.
- Step 02: Prep the Mushrooms
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Oyster mushrooms, Earl Grey, Fava Bean Flour
First, tear the Grey Oysters into sections lengthways, then take each piece and gently tear the top of the cap to create a fanned top.
*This increases the surface area, creating an even crispier coating.
Now briefly soak the oyster mushrooms in a bowl of Earl Grey tea.
Next dip them into the fava bean flour. - Step 03: Deep Fry
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Then, add the oyster mushrooms to the oil, being sure not to overcrowd the pan, and cook until golden brown.
Drain on kitchen towel and serve.
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