Ingredients

¾              cup (213 mL) of light beer or sparkling water (cold)

¾              cup (213 mL) rice flour

1               tsp (5 mL) baking powder

                 Oil for frying (canola or vegetable)

2               cups (500 mL) oyster mushrooms, torn in pieces

Directions

Whisk beer (or sparkling water) in a bowl with the rice flour until smooth. Add salt and let the mixture sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.

Heat oil to 375F/190C. Dredge mushrooms in batter, coating completely, and letting any excess drip off. Deep-fry, turning once, until golden (about 3 minutes).

Transfer to paper towel. Season with seasoning salt.

Serve with soy sauce or your favourite aioli.

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