Ingredients
Method
Flour Mixture
- In a small bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, and seaweed powder well.
Batter
- Mix chickpea flour, water, and vinegar well, add almond butter, and mix, add water gradually, if too thick, till you get the right consistency.
- Add all the other ingredients and mix well. If the mixture is thicker than the texture of a beaten egg, add water gradually, a little at a time.
Bread Crumbs Coating
- Mix well the breadcrumbs and sesame with seaweed powder and the rest of the spices in a bowl; Transfer to a plate.
Mushrooms
- Tear the mushrooms in half lengthwise.
- Dip the mushrooms in the flour coating, shaking off excess; Dip in the batter and shake off excess, roll in the crumb coating, and place on a plate.
- Heat canola or sunflower oil in a medium 24-26 cm skillet; the oil should reach about half the height of the mushrooms (no need to deep fry)
- Transfer 4-5 mushrooms to the hot oil and fry on both sides until nicely golden (about two minutes on each side). You can use tongs. Remove and place on paper towels to absorb excess fat, and repeat with the rest of the mushrooms.
For Servings
- Serve with a quarter of a lemon, aioli dressing (mayonnaise mixed with minced garlic and a drop of water), mayo mixed with sriracha sauce, and cold beer.
