Vegan Fried ‘Chicken’

Oyster mushrooms make a great substitute for chicken in our homage to this classic Southern American fast food.

Ingredients

-1 people+

Metric

Method

1. 1

   Combine the wet ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Brush any dirt off the mushrooms, then add them to the wet mixture and stir until they’re fully coated.

   
2. 2

   Combine the dry ingredients, including 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper, in a separate mixing bowl.

   
3. 3

   Add the vegetable oil to a saucepan on a medium heat. The oil should be at least 5cm (2”) deep in the pan. If you have a thermometer, the oil should be approximately 180°C / 356°F.

   
4. 4

   When the oil is hot enough, dip one mushroom into the dry ingredients and toss to coat. Then carefully drop the mushroom into the hot oil and fry for 2-4 minutes or until golden brown, then remove the fried ‘chicken’ using a slotted spoon and place it on kitchen paper to soak up any excess oil. Repeat for the remaining mushrooms.

   
5. 5

   Sprinkle extra salt on top to serve and that’s it. Enjoy!