Mushroom Tempura Recipe

Ingredients

Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup flour
1 egg
Pinch of salt
3 cups very cold water
1/4 bunch maitake (hen of the woods) mushrooms, separated into bite-sized pieces

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, heat about 4 inches of oil on medium heat, or until a frying thermometer reads 325ºF.
2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, egg, salt, and cold water; lightly dip maitake mushroom pieces into batter.
3. Transfer mushrooms into batter, working in batches and turning occasionally, until mushrooms are golden, about 1-2 minutes.
4. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve immediately.

Makes 1 serving.

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