Tempura Mushrooms Food

TEMPURA MUSHROOM BURGERS

Steps:

• For the charred scallion mayo: Combine the Donkey Sauce and scallions in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the fried oyster mushrooms: Heat 3 to 4 inches of oil in a Dutch oven to 375 degrees F. Carefully dredge the mushroom in flour ensuring it gets in between the stems. Shake off excess.
• Mix the flours together in a large bowl and make a well in the center. Add the eggs to the center and whisk to combine completely. Whisk in the seltzer water. Season with salt. Dip the mushrooms into the batter and then into the fryer. Fry, turning halfway through and holding under the oil, until golden, about 4 minutes. Remove to a wire rack.
• For the burgers: Brush the cut sides of the ciabatta with the garlic butter and toast until golden brown. Smear both sides with the charred scallion mayo. Combine the cabbages with the rice vinegar, olive oil, chiles, charred scallions, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and mix until tender. Place a fried mushroom on the base bun, top with half the dressed slaw, hit with juice of half the lemon and place the top half of bun on top. Repeat with the other burger.
• Combine the mayonnaise, roasted garlic puree, mustard, salt, pepper and Worcestershire sauce in a medium bowl. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before using.

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.

TEMPURA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the rice flour and 1/2 cup soda water. Stir until blended. Combine the flour, baking powder and cornstarch. Sift into a medium bowl. Stir in the remaining 2 1/2 cups soda water, salt and cayenne. Lastly add the rice flour mixture. Allow to rest in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before use. Check the consistency of the batter by dipping a piece of vegetable and cook in a preheated deep fryer at 350 to 375 degrees F. Additional soda water may be needed to adjust thickness.
• In a bowl, dissolve the dry mustard and turmeric in the water and rice wine vinegar. Stir in the pickled ginger liquid, lemon juice, and sugar and whisk until well blended. Combine the chili, sesame and peanut oils. Slowly whisk in the oil to the mustard mixture until emulsified. Refrigerate until needed. This can be prepared up to 1 week ahead.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mirin, sugar, lemon juice, soy, and wasabi. Stir in the sesame oil and scallions. Use as needed.

TEMPURA MUSHROOM STUFFED ZUCCHINI BLOSSOMS

Steps:

• In a hot saute pan coated with oil, add the shallots and mushrooms and stir. Season and cook soft, about 5 minutes. Drain the mix in a strainer, place on plate and put in the refrigerator. When the mix is cold, squeeze out as much liquid as possible. Check for seasoning and transfer to a food processor and add thyme, egg, butter and truffle oil. Pulse a few times to break the mushrooms and butter into small pieces-do not puree! Transfer to a bowl and fold in edamame and chives. Using a pastry bag or ziploc with end cut off, fill blossoms full. Make tempura batter by whisking the rice flour with the soda water until a pancake batter consistency is achieved. Dip the blossoms in the batter and deep fry at 350 degrees until golden brown and delicious, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and serve immediately on a decorative platter.

STUFFED MUSHROOM TEMPURA

Steps:

• Soften shiitake mushrooms in water for 45 minutes. Squeeze the water out with your hands and pat dry. Remove stems and discard them.
• Wash shrimp, remove shells, devein, and chop into small pieces. Add salt, chopped green onions, and seasonings. Mix well.
• Dust the inside of one mushroom with cornstarch and put 1/4 of the shrimp mixture on top. Dust the inside of another mushroom and put it on top of the filled mushroom. Continue to make four mushroom sandwiches.
• Mix the batter ingredients.
• Dust each mushroom sandwich with flour, plunge into batter, and deep fry in heated oil over medium heat until batter turns slightly golden. Serve hot with tempura dipping sauce of your choice.