Crispy Fried Oyster Mushroom "Chicken"
The dish that's converted more mushroom sceptics than any other. Oyster mushrooms fried in a seasoned crust go shatteringly crisp outside and juicy inside — proper Friday-night food.
Method
- Mix the flour, paprika, garlic granules, cayenne and salt in a wide bowl. Pour the milk-and-vinegar mix into another.
- Working in clusters, dip the mushrooms in the milk, then the flour, then back in the milk and the flour again — the double coat is what makes the crust.
- Heat 1cm of oil in a deep frying pan to 180°C — a pinch of flour should sizzle instantly.
- Fry the mushrooms in batches for 3–4 minutes each side until deep golden and crisp. Don't crowd the pan.
- Drain on kitchen paper, salt immediately, and serve hot with the spiced mayo.
Cook it with
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The Classic Mushroom Mix
Picked at our New Forest farm and sent on a 24-hour tracked service.