Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsSchilling Restaurant & BarCrispy Hen-of-the-woods Recipe

Crispy Hen-of-the-woods Recipe

Time40m
Serves4

“Blumen”, Smoked Onion Cream

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Ingredients

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Mushroom Preparation

Smoked Onion Cream

Method

Mushroom Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mushrooms

    Clean the hen-of-the-woods mushrooms with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Cut them into bite-sized pieces.

  2. 2

    Season and Coat

    In a bowl, combine olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cornstarch. Add the mushroom pieces and toss until they are evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Fry the Mushrooms

    Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add a little more olive oil if necessary. Fry the mushrooms in batches until they are golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Smoked Onion Cream

  1. 4

    Cook the Onion

    Chop the yellow onion and sauté it in a pan over medium heat until translucent. Add smoked paprika and cook for another minute.

  2. 5

    Make the Cream

    Pour in the heavy cream, add salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Blend until smooth.

  3. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Stir in the chopped fresh chives into the smoked onion cream before serving.

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