King Oyster Mushroom Katsu
Quick answer
- Total time
- 35 min
- Level
- Medium
- Servings
- 2 servings
- Ingredients
- 8
About this dish
A crispy vegetarian katsu made with thick king oyster mushroom slices coated in breadcrumbs and deep fried until golden.
Instructions
Read the steps as a cooking flow: prep, heat, seasoning, doneness control, and finish.
- 1Prep
Trim the ends of the mushrooms and slice them flat into 1.5cm thick pieces.
- 2Season
Season both sides of the sliced mushrooms with salt and pepper, and let them rest for 10 minutes.
- 3Step
Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs respectively.
- 4Season
Coat the seasoned mushrooms in flour, dip in egg wash, and press firmly into the breadcrumbs.
- 5Heat
Heat cooking oil in a pot to 170 degrees Celsius and deep-fry the breaded mushrooms.
- 6Finish
Fry for 4 minutes until golden and crispy, then drain and serve with tonkatsu sauce.
Practical Cooking Checks
The cues that matter most while cooking.
- Key technique
- Crispy outside and juicy inside
- Finish cue
- Fry for 4 minutes until golden and crispy, then drain and serve with tonkatsu sauce.
- Avoid this
- Ensure the oil is at 170 degrees Celsius, as lower temperatures can make the mushrooms greasy and soggy.
Cooking decision evidence
Calculated Charim data and applicable official food safety guidance.
This recipe
35min, 8 ingredients
Category median
40min, 8 ingredients
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