The recipe for battered mushrooms is usually very present in tapas bars. It is a very simple appetizer to prepare, original and delicious, perfect to serve when we have guests. Likewise, it is ideal to accompany meat or fish.
On the other hand, battered foods are always more popular with children because of their flavor and crunchy texture, so it is a very effective way of getting them to eat products like this. Now, it is important to keep in mind that calories increase considerably, so offering them frequently is not the most recommended. However, from time to time, who does not want a treat like this? Keep reading and discover how to make crispy and juicy battered mushrooms.
Ingredients to make Breaded Mushrooms:
• 1 package of whole mushrooms (500 g)
• 1 bowl of flour
• 1 bowl of breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 glass of olive oil
How to make Battered Mushrooms:
Clean the ground mushrooms with a kitchen paper or wash them under the tap, but keep in mind that in this second way they take a lot of water and are not so crispy. With the help of a knife, remove the skin from the mushrooms, so they will be cleaner. Remove the lower part of the trunk. Mushrooms can be battered whole or cut in half.
Prepare the batter. To do this, put the flour in one bowl, the breadcrumbs in another and the beaten eggs in another. He salts the mushrooms and begins to batter them.
First pass the mushrooms through the flour, then through the egg so that they are well soaked and finish with the breadcrumbs. They must be well coated. Put them on a plate. If you want to give it a touch of flavor, you can mix the breadcrumbs with chopped garlic and parsley.
Tip: To make the battered mushrooms crispier, you can make a second batter.
Put a pan over medium heat with plenty of olive oil, which must be hot but not very strong. When hot, fry the battered mushrooms in batches so they cook properly. Flip them over to brown them all over. Place the fried mushrooms on a plate lined with kitchen paper to absorb excess oil.
Tip: You can also bake the battered mushrooms by cooking them for 15-20 minutes at 180ºC, turning them halfway through cooking.
Fried Battered Mushrooms recipe ready! You can serve them with a sauce, such as tomato sauce, homemade mayonnaise, aioli sauce… If you want to make aioli to accompany the battered mushrooms, here is a simple recipe.
With what to accompany the battered mushrooms
Mushrooms are very low in calories, low in fat, and have many health benefits. They are also very satiating, which is why they are more than recommended in diets to lose weight. However, fried mushrooms in batter are not compatible with this type of diet because they are high in fat and calories due to the cooking oil. If they are baked, they can be consumed in moderation. Regardless of the type of diet you follow, if you feel like enjoying this delicious recipe, we recommend accompanying it with these dishes:
• Baked potatoes
• Baked Pork Loin
• Hake with orio
• Avocado and tomato salad
If you have leftover mushrooms, you can cook them with garlic, stuffed, in sauce…
