Fried Morel Mushrooms
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Fried Morel Mushrooms
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Fried morels can be done in several ways, but I prefer this method. Be sure to cook them for at least 6 to 8 minutes, however, because undercooked morel mushrooms can give some people an upset stomach. You can also do this recipe with regular button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, or "pinks," which are wild meadow mushrooms.
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces to 1 pound fresh morels
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- lard, butter or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Slice large morels in half lengthwise and keep small ones whole. Drop the mushrooms into a bowl of cool water and shake them around a bit to let any debris fall out of the little nooks and crannies in them. Remove from the water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Put the flour and all the seasonings in a bowl. Whisk together the milk and eggs in another bowl.
- Pour enough oil, or lard or butter, into a large sauté pan to come up about 1/2 inch. You are shallow-frying your morels, like when you fry chicken. Heat this to at least 325°F and I prefer 350°F.
- As the oil is heating, dust the morels in the seasoned flour. When the oil is hot, dip enough morels to fit into your sauté pan -- in one layer without touching each other -- into the egg wash, then into the flour once more. Shake off the excess flour and fry. You want the morels to be fully cooked so fry them for at least 3 to 4 minutes per side, adjusting the heat so they don't burn. If your heat's at the right spot, it all should sound like frying bacon.
- When they're done, move the morels to a paper towel to drain. If you have a lot of morels to fry, put the paper towel in a baking sheet and set that in the oven set to "warm." Serve your morels with lemon wedges and lots of beer.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
311kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
55g
(18%)
Protein
13g
(26%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
1809mg
(75%)
Potassium
509mg
(15%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
168IU
(3%)
Calcium
97mg
(10%)
Iron
14mg
(78%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 311 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 311kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 55g | 18% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1809mg | 75% |
| Potassium | 509mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 168IU | 3% |
| Calcium | 97mg | 10% |
| Iron | 14mg | 78% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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