Moms Fried Mush Food

FRIED MUSH

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
• In a small bowl, mix together the cornmeal, milk and salt.
• Slowly pour the cornmeal/milk mixture into the boiling water, stirring constantly.
• Bring it to a boil again, then reduce heat and stir almost constantly (to avoid clumps) for about 15 minutes or until the mixture is thickened to the consistency you like.
• Pour this mixture into a lightly greased 9x5 loaf pan and allow it to cool to room temperature.
• Once the cornmeal has cooled, cover it with plastic wrap and place the pan in the refrigerator overnight or until the mixture has become firm (at least 8 hours).
• Remove the cornmeal loaf from the pan and slice it into 1/2" to 1" slices. (We usually slice the loaf into 10 slices, then cut those slices in half so they cook more quickly and make smaller pieces.)
• Heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
• Once the pan is hot, add the slices and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and heated through. Watch them closely so they don't burn.
• Serve immediately with maple syrup or honey if desired.

SIMPLE FRIED MOREL MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Place halved morel mushrooms in a large bowl; cover with cold, lightly salted water. Refrigerate mushrooms for about 5 minutes to loosen any dirt; pour off salted water, rinse, and repeat twice more. Crevices of the mushrooms may harbor tiny stones or even insects. Thoroughly rinse mushrooms a final time and allow to drain on paper towels.
• Place flour in a shallow bowl.
• Heat vegetable shortening in a large skillet until very hot.
• Roll mushrooms in flour and tap off excess; gently lay mushrooms in the hot shortening.
• Pan-fry until golden brown and flour coating is crisp, 5 to 8 minutes, turning often. Drain morels on paper towels, salt to taste, and enjoy your treasures!

DEEP FRIED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together the flour and garlic salt. Mix in egg and water until smooth.
• Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Test to see if oil is hot by frying a drop of batter. If it sizzles and floats to the top, the oil is ready.
• Dip mushrooms into the batter and then place in the hot oil. Fry a few at a time so they are not crowded, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

FRIED MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Mix flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a bowl.
• Add water to make a batter.
• Dip clean mushroom into batter letting excess batter drip off.
• I find it easier to stick a toothpick into the mushroom to dip it.
• After dipping into batter roll in Panko breadcrumbs to coat.
• Deep fry in oil until golden.
• We like to serve with cocktail sauce.

MOM'S CORNMEAL MUSH

Steps:

• Place the milk on top of double boiler.
• Place over hot water and heat the milk until hot.
• Combine cornmeal, salt and cold water and stir until smooth.
• Add to the hot milk, stirring constantly and cook for 10 minutes or until thickened.
• Cover and cook for about 30 minutes longer.
• Divide and put in 2 medium size loaf pans.
• Slice and fry in hot oil when cooled.