Oyster Mushroom Tempura

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 cup very cold water
• 2/3 cup pastry flour
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• Salt to taste
• 1 pound oyster mushrooms* cut or torn
• into large pieces
• Oil for deep-frying

Preparation

Step 1

* Alternate Mushrooms: Common Store Mushroom, Shiitake

Beat the egg slightly in a mixing bowl. Stir in the cold water, flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt to make a thin batter. Dip the mushrooms into the batter.

Heat the oil to 375 degrees and deep-fry the mushrooms until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

This recipe yields 4 side dish servings.