Delicious Crispy Oyster Mushrooms

Good for 4 servings
Preparation Time 15 minutes plus chilling time
Cooking Time 10-15 minutes


Ingredients

30 grams osyter mushrooms, trimmed
1/2 cup seasoned flour
1 egg
1 cup Japanese breadcrums
oil for shallow-frying
1/3 cup milk
snow pea (tom yao) for garnish
salad, sweet chili sauce, lime wedges to serve


Steps

• Dust mushrooms in flour, shaking off excess.  Then dip into combined milk and egg.
• Coat mushrooms with crumbs, press them on firmly.  Transfer to a plate and chill for at least 25 minutes.
• Heat oil for a shallow-frying in a large frying pan on medium heat, till piece of bread sizzles immediately when added.
• Fry mushrooms in 4 batches, turning till golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels and keep it warm.

Serve garnish with snow peas sprouts and accompanied with salad, lime wedges and chili sauce.

Tips

Strain oil after cooking to remove crumbs and change oil every 3 uses.  Keep mushroom warm.  Japanese crumbs  have a crisp, airy texture and are found in the Asian supermarket.