Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLake & Irving Restaurant & BarTempura Mushrooms Recipe

Tempura Mushrooms Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

tempura maitake, togarashi, black garlic aioli

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Ingredients

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Tempura Batter

Mushrooms

Black Garlic Aioli

Togarashi Seasoning

Method

Tempura Batter Preparation

  1. 1

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.

  2. 2

    Add Ice Water

    Slowly add in the ice-cold water to the dry ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Do not overmix; a few lumps are fine.

Mushroom Preparation

  1. 3

    Prepare Mushrooms

    Clean the maitake mushrooms gently with a damp cloth. Tear them into smaller bite-sized pieces if they are large.

Frying Mushrooms

  1. 4

    Heat Oil

    In a deep pot or fryer, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C). Ensure you have enough oil to submerge the mushrooms.

  2. 5

    Coat and Fry

    Dip each piece of maitake mushroom into the tempura batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully drop them into the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and place on a wire rack to drain excess oil.

Black Garlic Aioli Preparation

  1. 6

    Mix Aioli Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mashed black garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Stir until smooth and well-blended.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Arrange the crispy tempura mushrooms on a serving plate. Sprinkle with togarashi seasoning and serve with the black garlic aioli on the side for dipping.

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