Kiddie Basket Recipe
Four crispy lion’s mane mushroom nuggets over our house fries + one signature sauce. Soy free, nut free, gluten free upon request.
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Ingredients
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Mushroom Nuggets
House Fries
Signature Sauce
Method
Mushroom Nuggets
- 1
Prepare the Mushrooms
Clean the lion’s mane mushrooms gently with a damp cloth to remove any dirt. Cut them into nugget-sized pieces.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch, rice flour, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and water. Whisk until the batter is smooth and thick.
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Fry the Nuggets
Dip each mushroom piece into the batter, allowing excess to drip off. Carefully place them in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
House Fries
- 5
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into thin strips to create fries.
- 6
Fry the Potatoes
In a separate pot, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the potato strips and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, then sprinkle with salt.
Signature Sauce
- 7
Mix the Sauce
In a small bowl, combine ketchup, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, garlic powder, and onion powder. Whisk until well blended.
