Vegan Fried “Chicken”

Ingredients

• 8 oz lions mane mushrooms

• 3/4 cup flour

• 3/4 cup cold water

• 1 tsp salt + more to taste

• 6 Tbsp cornstarch

• 1/2 tsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp each garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, white pepper, more to taste

• 1/4 tsp each cayenne and chili powder

• 2 cups frying oil

Directions

1. Heat frying oil to 350°F

2. Gently clean the mushrooms and pat dry. Use your hands to tear the mushroom apart in large, bite-sized pieces, removing any stems that are tough.

3. In a large bowl, toss the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and seasonings together. Remove a few Tbsp and coat the mushrooms in the flour mixture

4. With the rest of the flour, combine with cold water until it is a thick batter that can coat the back of a spoon.

5. Toss each mushroom in the batter, then carefully add to the frying oil. Cook about 3 minutes on each side or until the outside is crispy.

6. Remove the mushrooms onto a plate lined with a paper towel to drain and sprinkle with salt. Serve with some mustard sauce