European
Hungary - Vegetarian
Rántott Csiperke
Chef's Menu Description
Golden crumbed Hungarian fried button mushrooms: fresh whole mushroom caps dredged in seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and fine breadcrumbs, fried crisp.
Ingredients
- • 400g fresh button mushrooms (csiperke), cleaned and stems trimmed
- • 60g plain flour
- • 2 medium eggs, beaten
- • 120g fine dry breadcrumbs
- • Sunflower oil for shallow frying
- • Salt and black pepper
- • Tartar sauce and lemon wedges for serving
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Wipe mushrooms clean with damp paper towels, trim stems flush with caps, and lightly season with salt.
2
Phase 2
Dredge each mushroom cap in flour, dip into beaten egg, and coat thoroughly in fine breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to adhere.
3
Phase 3
Heat 2cm sunflower oil in a skillet to 175°C. Fry mushrooms in batches for 4 to 5 minutes, turning until evenly golden-brown and crisp.
4
Phase 4
Drain on wire rack or paper towels, sprinkle with sea salt, and serve piping hot with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.