Name: Vegan Oysters (Crispy King Oyster Mushrooms)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: vegan
Ingredients: 1 lb king oyster mushrooms, trimmed and sliced into 1/2 inch medallions; 1 cup plant based milk (soy, oat, or almond); 1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice; 1 cup all purpose flour; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1/2 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional); 1/4 cup sparkling water; Vegetable or peanut oil for frying (enough for 1.5 inch depth); Paper towels and wire cooling rack

Description

Thick slices of king oyster mushrooms coated in a seasoned batter and fried to golden perfection for a vegan twist on classic fried oysters or chicken.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb king oyster mushrooms, trimmed and sliced into 1/2 inch medallions

1 cup plant based milk (soy, oat, or almond)

1 tsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice

1 cup all purpose flour

2 tbsp cornstarch

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)

1/4 cup sparkling water

Vegetable or peanut oil for frying (enough for 1.5 inch depth)

Paper towels and wire cooling rack

Instructions

1. Clean mushrooms with a damp towel and slice stems into even medallions

2. Whisk plant based milk and vinegar in a bowl and let sit for five minutes

3. In a separate bowl combine flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper and cayenne

4. Divide the dry mix in half; set one half aside

5. Stir sparkling water into the other half to form a smooth batter

6. Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C)

7. Dredge each mushroom in the dry mix, then dip into batter, then again in the dry mix

8. Fry mushrooms in small batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown

9. Transfer to a wire rack over paper towels and sprinkle with salt while hot

10. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: frying
Cuisine: vegan

Nutrition

Serving Size: 4 pieces

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