Ultimate Oyster Mushroom Karaage【Vegan】

all-purpose flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: rice flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while rice flour can be cheaper and gluten-free.

sake

🥗Healthier: rice vinegar

💰Cheaper: white wine

Rice vinegar adds acidity without alcohol, while white wine can be a more affordable option.

mirin

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Honey provides sweetness with health benefits, while sugar syrup is a cost-effective alternative.

oyster mushrooms

🥗Healthier: shiitake mushrooms

💰Cheaper: button mushrooms

Shiitake mushrooms offer a similar texture, while button mushrooms are more affordable.

Crush or grate 1 clove of garlic and 5 grams of ginger.

In a bowl, place 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of sake, grated garlic, and ginger.

Break 150 grams of oyster mushrooms into chunks and add them to the bowl.

Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and black pepper, then mix all together to coat well.

Cover and put it in the fridge to marinate and chill for 20 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and bring the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius.

Place about 6 tablespoons of corn flour on a plate.

Coat the marinated oyster mushrooms with the corn flour.

Deep fry the mushrooms for 1 to 2 minutes until crispy.

Drain on a mesh rack and serve with a lemon wedge.

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