Best Exotic Mushroom Tempura Recipes

TEMPURA MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Remove the stalks from the mushrooms and chop the stalks finely. Mix with the marinade ingredients; pour this mixture over the mushroom caps and leave for 3-4 hours.
• Prepare the batter by beating together the egg white and flour, then adding the water gradually, still beating, until the batter has the consistency of heavy cream.
• Heat 1 inch oil in a deep skillet.
• Drain the mushrooms, dip them in batter and deep fry, about 6 at a time, for 2-3 minutes.
• Drain on paper towel and keep warm while cooking the remaining mushrooms.
• Serve immediately on a bed of shredded Chinese celery cabbage garnished with watercress.

DYNAMITE MUSHROOM TEMPURA WITH ROASTED GREEN BEANS & ZESTY RICE

Steps:

• • Adjust rack to top position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce. • Zest and quarter lime. Trim and halve mushrooms (quarter any large mushrooms). Trim green beans if necessary. • In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, chili sauce, and a squeeze of lime juice to taste.
• • In a small pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.
• • While rice cooks, in a medium bowl, whisk together tempura mix, Fry Seasoning, 1⁄3 cup cold water, and ½ tsp salt (use 2⁄3 cup cold water and 1 tsp salt for 4 servings). TIP: If needed, add more water 1 TBSP at a time until the mixture reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency. • Stir mushrooms into batter until fully coated.
• • Toss green beans on a baking sheet with a drizzle of oil, salt, and pepper. • Roast until browned and tender, 12-15 minutes.
• • Meanwhile, heat a 1⁄3-inch layer of oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, use tongs to add coated mushrooms in a single layer. (TIP: You may need to work in batches.) Cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on the first side and 1-2 minutes on the second side. • Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper- towel-lined plate. Season with salt.
• • Fluff rice with a fork; stir in lime zest and 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings). Season with salt and pepper. • Divide rice between bowls and top with mushrooms and green beans. Drizzle with dynamite sauce and serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

BRAISED EXOTIC MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Remove any hard fibrous stems from the mushrooms. Wash morels very carefully to remove all sand and dirt. Brush the remaining mushrooms with a damp cloth or mushroom brush to remove excess dirt. Slice the mushrooms in half or quarters depending on size.
• Heat butter in a large skillet over high heat until hot. Add the chopped shallots and saute until translucent. Add the mushrooms to the shallot butter mixture. Saute until the mushrooms begin to wilt, about 7 to 8 minutes. Add the chicken stock or reserved mushroomsoaking liquid. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and allow the liquid to cook off in the uncovered saute pan.
• By the time the liquid has cooked off, the mushrooms should be tender. Add the vermouth and allow to cook for 1 minute before adding the cream. Heat the cream to just below the boil and add the herbs, salt, and pepper and serve immediately.

EXOTIC MUSHROOM AND WALNUT PATE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, or until fragrant and lightly browned.
• In a large saute pan, cook shallots in butter over medium heat until translucent. Then add chopped mushrooms, garlic, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring often, until most of the liquid has evaporated.
• Process toasted walnuts and olive oil in a blender or food processor until mixture forms a thick paste. Spoon in the cooked mushroom mixture, and process to desired texture.
• Pack mixture into well-oiled ramekins or bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.