Crispy Fried Mushroom Strips with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
**Crispy Fried Mushroom Strips with Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce** These crispy fried mushroom strips are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. They are made with oyster mushrooms, which are coated in a seasoned flour mixture and then fried until golden brown. The strips are served with a sweet chili dipping sauce, which adds a touch of sweetness and heat. The key to making these strips crispy is to use a light hand when dredging them in the flour mixture. If you use too much flour, the strips will be heavy and gummy. Once the strips are fried, be sure to drain them on paper towels to remove any excess oil.
The history of fried mushroom strips is a long and winding one. It is believed that the first fried mushroom strips were made in China, where they were called "xianggu gua". These strips were made with shiitake mushrooms, which were coated in a batter and then fried. Xianggu gua were a popular street food in China, and they were often served with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, vinegar, and chili peppers. Fried mushroom strips eventually made their way to Japan, where they were called "tempura". Tempura is a type of Japanese cuisine that consists of seafood or vegetables that are coated in a batter and then fried. Tempura is typically served with a dipping sauce made from soy sauce, mirin, and dashi. Fried mushroom strips remain a popular dish in Japan, and they are often served as part of a tempura meal. In the United States, fried mushroom strips are often served as an appetizer or snack. They are typically made with oyster mushrooms, which are coated in a seasoned flour mixture and then fried. Fried mushroom strips are often served with a dipping sauce made from ketchup, mayonnaise, or barbecue sauce. Fried mushroom strips are a delicious and easy-to-make dish, and they are a great way to enjoy mushrooms.
Crispy Fried Mushroom Strips with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce Crispy Fried Mushroom Strips with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce Crispy Fried Mushroom Strips with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce Crispy Fried Mushroom Strips with Sweet Chilli Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound oyster mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
  1. Remove the stems from the mushrooms and tear them into strips.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cornstarch, flour, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Dredge the mushroom strips in the seasoned flour mixture.
  3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the mushroom strips in batches until they are golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
  4. Drain the mushroom strips on paper towels.
  5. Serve the crispy fried mushroom strips with the sweet chili dipping sauce.
Why It Works
  • The cornstarch in the flour mixture helps to create a crispy coating on the mushroom strips.
  • The flour mixture also helps to absorb the moisture from the mushrooms, which prevents them from becoming soggy.
  • Frying the mushroom strips in hot oil helps to seal in the flavor and create a crispy texture.
  • The sweet chili dipping sauce adds a touch of sweetness and heat to the mushroom strips.