Karaage Mushrooms

You will need

Serves 4

  • 600g Mushroom Peoples mixed mushroom box

  • Oil, for deep frying

For the batter:

  • 4 tablespoons Kokomiso BBQ sauce

  • 4 tablespoons kokomiso ginger soy sauce

  • 1 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil

  • Rice flour (from asian supermarket)

For the wasabi mayo:

  • 2 teaspoon wasabi

  • 100g kewpie

  • ¼ lemon, juice only


Directions

15 mins to prep

30 mins to cook

  1. Step 1

Add all of the dry ingredients for the batter into a large bowl and combine. Add the wet ingredients gradually, whisking until smooth.

  1. Step 2

Tear the mushrooms up into chunky pieces and place them into the batter, coating all the mushrooms.

  1. Step 3

Heat oil in a large wok to 180°C. Take the mushrooms from the batter and rub gently against the side of the bowl to take off any excess batter. Place into the fry oil and fry in batches for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden.

  1. Step 4

Remove from the oil and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Season with a sprinkle of salt while the mushrooms are still hot.

  1. Step 5

In the meantime, mix the wasabi and mayo and lemon until combined. Place in a ramekin and serve with the crispy mushrooms.