Crispy Fried Oyster Mushrooms
It is finger-licking good and plant-based! This crispy fried oyster mushrooms recipe is a go-to for something tender, 'meaty', and crunchy. It is a vegan alternative to crispy chicken using pull-apart oyster mushrooms seasoned to perfection.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
- 400 g oyster mushrooms
- Salt (for soaking the mushrooms)
- Water
- 10 g oil
- Oil for frying (enough for deep-frying)
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 tsp salt and pepper seasoning
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- 1
Tear the oyster mushrooms and add salt. Allow them to rest for 15 minutes.
- 2
Squeeze out excess water from the mushrooms.
- 3
In a bowl, mix cornstarch, all-purpose flour, Chinese Five Spice Powder, salt and pepper seasoning, and eggs. Pour in an appropriate amount of water and stir well.
- 4
Add oil to the batter and mix thoroughly.
- 5
Coat the oyster mushrooms evenly with the batter.
- 6
Heat oil to 356°F then carefully place the mushrooms in the hot oil.
- 7
Fry the mushrooms on low heat for 4 minutes. Then, increase to high heat for 2 minutes.
- 8
Remove the fried mushrooms and drain the excess oil.
- 9
Sprinkle some salt and pepper seasoning.
- 10
Enjoy these super crispy fried oyster mushrooms with your favorite dipping sauce!