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Meatless Melanin: Fried Enoki Mushrooms
By Meatless Melanin Mushrooms
Fried Enoki
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Fried Enoki Mushrooms is one of my favorite comfort food recipes. A Tabitha Brown video inspired me. Here, I was first introduced to Enoki mushrooms. She described them as having a light fish-like taste as well as a “meat-like” texture, so I thought I’d create my own recipe for fried mushroom and they turned out AMAZING. Vegans and meat-eaters alike have claimed they cannot tell the difference between my Fried Enoki Mushrooms and real fried chicken! My only goal is to create delicious meals with no animal cruelty or byproducts necessary. I know you will enjoy cooking this quick and easy meal for your family and friends that comforts the spirit and nourishes the soul. You’ll need: • 1 package of Enoki mushrooms • 1 cup of non-bleached flour • ½ cup of plant-based milk or water • 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar • ½ cup of Vegan seasoned fish fry (optional)
Seasonings • 1 tablespoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon of seasoned salt • 1 teaspoon of onion powder • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
Equipment • Frying oil (peanut, sunflower, corn)
Directions 1.Prepare your Enoki mushrooms by cleaning them under running water. Cut off the ends. Dab the mushrooms dry with a towel.
2. Add the flour and seasonings to a large mixing bowl and stir well.
3. Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of this combination into a separate mixing bowl to create a batter. Slowly whisk in milk. Add the apple cider vinegar to enhance flavor and add crispiness to the fried mushrooms.
4.Coat the mushrooms in the seasoned flour, then dip them in the batter. Put them back into the seasoned flour bowl.
5. Place the mushrooms in a deep fryer OR shallow fry by filling a pot an inch or so deep with frying oil and setting over medium heat. Fry both sides of the mushrooms until they are golden brown.
6. Remove mushrooms from the heat and allow them to cool on a cooling rack or paper-lined plate.
7. Enjoy the Fried Enoki Mushrooms with your favorite vegan dipping sauce and fries!
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
