King Oyster Mushroom Katsu

King Oyster Mushroom Katsu

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Total time
35 min
Level
Medium
Servings
2 servings
Ingredients
8

About this dish

King oyster mushrooms are cut lengthwise into wide slabs 1.5 cm thick and breaded like tonkatsu, and the thickness gives them a meaty chew without any meat.

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Like the pork version, they go to the table with tonkatsu sauce.

Ingredients

servings

Instructions

6 steps
  1. 1

    Trim the ends of the mushrooms and slice them flat into 1.5cm thick pieces.

  2. 2

    Season both sides of the sliced mushrooms with salt and pepper, and let them rest for 10 minutes.

  3. 3

    Set up three shallow bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs respectively.

  4. 4

    Coat the seasoned mushrooms in flour, dip in egg wash, and press firmly into the breadcrumbs.

  5. 5

    Heat cooking oil in a pot to 170 degrees Celsius and deep-fry the breaded mushrooms.

  6. 6

    Fry for about 4 minutes in total until both sides are golden and crispy, then drain and serve with tonkatsu sauce.

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Tips

Press the breadcrumbs firmly onto the mushrooms so the coating adheres well and stays crispy during frying.
Ensure the oil is at 170 degrees Celsius, as lower temperatures can make the mushrooms greasy and soggy.
Edited by Charim Team