Crispy Mushroom Recipe

Deep-fried mushroom recipe is a classic Chinese food, its crispy crust is perfect with the juicy mushromms. See how its done within 15 minutes!

Wok, bowl, colander, kitchen papers, plate.

3.5 oz./100g mushroom, shredded (P1)

1 tbsp.chopped scallion

1 tbsp.minced ginger

3 tbsps.flour

1 tbsp.chicken essence

1 tbsp.ground black pepper

1 tsp.salt, or to taste

5 tbsps.vegetable oil for deep-frying

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1. Combine 3 tbsps.flour, 1 tbsp.chicken essence, 1 tbsp.ground black pepper, 1 tsp.salt, and 1-2 tbsps.water in a bowl, blend well to make a batter.

2. Dredge the mushroom shreds lightly in the batter (P2).

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3. Place a wok over medium heat, add 5 tbsps.vegetable oil and heat until shimmering on the bottom and very hot, but not yet smoking, add the mushrooms, do not crowd the pan, deep fry over medium heat (P3).

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4. When the mushroom shreds turn golden brown, turn off the heat, drain thoroughly in a colander, dry on kitchen papers.

5. Serve on a plate (P4).

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