Subj : Nat'l Mushroom Month - 4
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From : Dave Drum
Date : Sat Sep 07 2024 11:38 pm

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     Title: Laszlo's Fried Pickled Mushrooms
Categories: Mushrooms, Snacks, Herbs, Wine
     Yield: 3 Servings

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     2 lb Cleaned crimini or button
          - mushrooms
     2 qt Water
     1 qt White wine
     1 c  Champagne vinegar
   1/4 c  Salt
     4    Turkish bay leaves
   1/3 c  Coriander seed
     4    Sprigs thyme
     8 sl Lemon
     1 c  Extra virgin olive oil

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   3/4 c  All purpose flour
   1/3 c  Cornstarch
     2 tb Sugar
     2 tb Baking powder
     1 c  Beer or club soda

MMMMM-----------------------RANCH DRESSING----------------------------
   1/4 c  Buttermilk
   1/2 c  Crème fraiche
   1/2 c  Mayonnaise
     1 ts Minced shallot
     2 ts Champagne vinegar; more to
          - taste
     1 ts Lemon juice
     1 tb Chopped parsley
     1 tb Chopped tarragon
     1 tb Chopped dill
     1 tb Chopped chives
          Salt

 MUSHROOM PICKLE: Combine all ingredients except for
 mushrooms and bring to a simmer.

 Add cleaned mushrooms and steep for 8-10 minutes.

 Remove from heat and let cool in the liquid.

 TEMPURA BATTER: Combine all the dry ingredients in a
 bowl.

 Using a wooden spoon, stir in the beer or club soda. The
 batter should be loose and slightly lumpy.

 Store cold.

 RANCH DRESSING: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and
 adjust the salt to taste.

 FINAL PROCEDURE: Dip the mushrooms in the tempura batter
 then place in a fryer set to 375°F/190°C.

 Fry until golden brown.

 Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with chopped
 parsley and ranch dressing.

 By Omar Mamoon

 RECIPE FROM: https://www.7x7.com

 Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen

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