The Cluckster Recipe
Fried lion’s mane mushroom, Mac cheese sauce, grilled onions, smoked paprika mayo, pickles, toasted artisan bun. Contains coconut
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Ingredients
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Fried Lion’s Mane Mushroom
Mac Cheese Sauce
Grilled Onions
Smoked Paprika Mayo
Pickles and Buns
Method
Fried Lion’s Mane Mushroom
- 1
Prepare the Mushrooms
Clean the lion’s mane mushrooms gently with a damp cloth and tear them into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Gradually whisk in the coconut milk until the batter is smooth.
- 3
Fry the Mushrooms
Heat the cooking oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Dip each piece of mushroom into the batter and carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Mac Cheese Sauce
- 4
Combine Ingredients
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine coconut milk, nutritional yeast, vegan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 5
Cook the Sauce
Stir continuously until the cheese has melted and the sauce is creamy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
Grilled Onions
- 6
Slice the Onions
Peel and slice the yellow onions into rings.
- 7
Smoked Paprika Mayo
- 8
Prepare the Mayo
In a small bowl, mix together the vegan mayonnaise, smoked paprika, and lemon juice until well combined.
Assemble the Cluckster
- 9
Toast the Buns
Lightly toast the artisan buns on a skillet or in a toaster.
- 10
Layer the Ingredients
Spread the smoked paprika mayo on the bottom half of each bun. Add a generous amount of mac cheese sauce, followed by the fried lion’s mane mushrooms, grilled onions, and sliced pickles. Top with the other half of the bun.
