Vegan Calamari (Oyster Mushrooms)

Step 1

Gently mix Oyster Mushroom (100 gram) with Salt (1 pinch), Ground Black Pepper (1 pinch), Paprika (1 pinch) and Garlic (1/2 clove) in a mixing bowl, set aside.

Step 2

Combine Unsweetened Almond Milk (4 tablespoon), All-Purpose Flour (2 tablespoon) and Salt (1/4 teaspoon) in a small bowl, mix well and set aside.

Step 3

Place All-Purpose Flour (6 tablespoon) on a plate.

Step 4

Arrange your worktop so you have a bowl of shredded oyster mushrooms, a liquid mixture and a plate of plain flour next to each other.

Step 5

Pour about 3cm of Vegetable Oil (as needed) into a small non-stick saucepan and heat on high.

Step 6

Insert a wooden spoon into the oil. When you see the oil bubble around the spoon it is fully heated. Then turn the heat down to medium, ready for deep frying.

Step 7

Take a piece of oyster mushroom, dip it into the batter and coat with flour, Put it gently into the boiling oil.

Step 8

Repeat the same process for each piece, frying only 4-5 pieces at the same time. Don’t pour them all at one go as they will stick together.

Step 9

When you see they turn into a nice golden colour, they are ready.

Step 10

Place the deep-fried mushrooms on a tray with oil-absorbing cooking paper or kitchen towel and allow to cool for 5 to 10 minutes.

Step 11

Serve with freshly squeezed lime juice and your preferred flavor sauce (sweet chili sauce, ketchup, vegan mayonnaise or vegan sour cream...etc).