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Crispy Mushrooms and Basil

If you’ve heard of Taiwanese popcorn chicken, this is the no-meat version.

Crispy Mushrooms and Basil

In Taiwan, popcorn chicken is sprinkled with the customer’s choice of seasoning which can range from plain salt and pepper to really hot ones that include a lot of chili flakes. The same principle is applied in this crispy mushrooms and basil recipe. The mushrooms are very lightly seasoned before cooking so that when sprinkled with seasoning later (we used lime chili salt), the balance of flavors is just right.

If you want the mushrooms to really turn golden instead of brownish, add about a quarter teaspoon of turmeric powder to the egg before whisking it with salt and pepper.

Crispy Mushrooms and Basil

Recipe by Connie Veneracion
Cooked a la Taiwanese popcorn chicken, fresh oyster mushrooms take the plate of meat in this recipe making this crispy mushrooms and basil an ovo-vegetarian dish.
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Taiwanese
Servings 4 people
Fried Ultra Crispy Mushrooms and Basil
Print Recipe

Ingredients
  

  • 20 to 30 fresh Thai basil leaves
  • 400 grams fresh oyster mushrooms
  • 1 large egg whisked with ¼ teaspoon salt and â…› teaspoon pepper
  • ½ to ¾ cup potato starch or corn starch, whisked with ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • cooking oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the basil leaves and press lightly with a kitchel towel to remove surface moisture (to prevent oil spatter during frying). Set aside.
  • Tear larger mushrooms into two to three portions.
    Tossing fresh oyster mushrooms in egg
  • Add the beaten egg and toss until every piece is moist.
  • Add half a cup of starch and toss to distribute evenly. If still too wet, toss in the rest.
    Coating egg-coated oyster mushrooms in starch
  • In a wok, heat enough cooking oil to reach a depth of at least three inches.
  • Over medium-high heat, fry the mushrooms in batches for two to three minutes per batch, until golden and crisp.
    Frying oyster mushrooms in wok
  • Scoop out the mushrooms and transfer to a strainer.
    Draining oil off crispy fried oyster mushrooms
  • Reheat the oil and dump in the basil leaves. Cook for 45 seconds to a minute over medium heat or until the leaves acquire a subtle transparent appearance.
    Frying basil leaves until crispy
  • Scoop out and dump on a strainer.
  • Transfer the fried mushrooms and basil into a mixing bowl and toss lightly to distribute the greens.
  • Pile the crispy mushrooms and basil in a shallow bowl and sprinkle with your preferred seasoning.

Notes

Crispy Mushrooms and Basil
Inspired by a recipe from The Foodie Takes Flight.
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