Homemade Mushrooms Recipe
Fresh mushrooms fried in our signature batter.
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Ingredients
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Mushroom Preparation
Batter Ingredients
Frying
Method
Mushroom Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Mushrooms
Clean the fresh mushrooms by wiping them with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Trim the ends of the stems if necessary.
- 2
Season the Mushrooms
In a mixing bowl, toss the cleaned mushrooms with olive oil, salt, and black pepper to season them evenly.
Batter Preparation
- 3
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, garlic powder, paprika, and salt.
- 4
Make the Batter
Gradually add the cold water to the dry mixture, whisking until you achieve a smooth batter consistency.
Frying
- 5
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot (around 180°C or 350°F).
- 6
Coat the Mushrooms
Dip each seasoned mushroom into the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
- 7
- 8
Drain the Mushrooms
Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried mushrooms from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 9
Serve
Serve the homemade fried mushrooms hot as an appetizer or snack.
