"chicken-fried Mushroom" Taco (v) Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Mushrooms

   Clean the maitake mushrooms and separate them into smaller pieces. Set aside.

2. 2

   Make the Breading

   In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

3. 3

   Prepare the Wet Mix

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined.

4. 4

   Coat the Mushrooms

   Dip each mushroom piece into the wet mix, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the seasoned flour mixture. Ensure they are well coated.

5. 5

   Fry the Mushrooms

   Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add the coated mushrooms in batches and fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels.

6. 6

   Make the Elote Dressing

   In a bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and chopped cilantro until smooth and well combined.

7. 7

   Assemble the Tacos

   Warm the flour tortillas in a dry skillet. Place a few fried mushrooms in each tortilla and drizzle with the spicy elote dressing. Serve immediately.