Mushroom Pepper Fry

I wanted to try something new to entice the kids to eat mushrooms, so tried this recipe.., perfect and quick for a midweek dinner. It went down a treat with the family.

 

Ingredients;

250g chestnut mushrooms, sliced in quarters 

2 small red onions, finely chopped

2 garlic flakes chopped finely

1 green chilli, sliced thinly

4-6 curry leaves, finely chopped

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp red chilli paste

1 tbsp sweet chilli sauce

1 tsp white pepper. 

1 tbsp sesame oil

For the batter

4-6 tbsp flour

2 tbsp cornflour 

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp coarse pepper

Salt for seasoning

Method:

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1. Mix the batter ingredients with little water into a paste, ensure it’s not runny, it should be a smooth consistency that will coat the mushrooms. Mix the mushrooms and leave for 10-15 mins.

2. Heat oil and deep fry the mushrooms until crisp and golden. Keep aside.

3. In a wok, heat the sesame oil. Fry the garlic, curry leaves and chilli until it releases a nice aroma. Mix in the chopped onions and cook until translucent.

4. Add the soy sauce, chilli paste and sweet chilli sauce. Taste if it needs salt. Add a little water if sauce is too thick. 

5. Mix in the mushrooms , stir and then add the white pepper. Serve hot.