Crispy Garlic Chilli Shiitake "Chicken"
Crispy batter-fried shiitake mushrooms tossed in a sticky, sweet, and fiery Indo-Chinese garlic chilli glaze.
Crispy, spicy, garlicky shiitake mushrooms that taste even better than chicken. Fleshy shiitake mushrooms are coated in a light batter, fried until shatteringly crisp, and tossed with crunchy onions, bell peppers, and a glossy, garlic-infused chilli sauce.
Before you start
Get your mise en place ready so nothing catches you out mid-cook.
Method
- 1
Prepare & Fry Mushrooms
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, ½ tsp salt, and ½ tsp black pepper. Gradually pour in ¾ cup water while whisking until a thick, smooth batter forms.
- 2
Add the prepared shiitake mushroom pieces to the batter, tossing well so every piece is thoroughly coated.
- 3
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat until hot. Carefully drop the battered mushrooms into the hot oil in batches and fry for 4–5 minutes until deep golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
The rest of this recipe
There’s 9 more ingredients and 6 more steps to go.
Start 7 days free and the rest of Crispy Garlic Chilli Shiitake "Chicken" opens in full.
- Every recipe in full, this one included
- One shopping list across everything you’re cooking
- Servings that scale, and cups instead of grams
- Ask Chef Ivana Sanshia a question on any recipe
A payment method is collected at checkout. Your 7 days are free; cancel before they’re up and you’re not charged. After that your plan renews automatically until you cancel, which takes two clicks in your account.
Ivana Sanshia’s note
Shiitake mushrooms have a rich, meaty texture that naturally mimics chicken when fried in a thick, seasoned batter.
Club
Ask Chef Ivana Sanshia
If you have any questions, ask, and Ivana Sanshia replies to you personally. No Bots, No AI.
Sent to Chef Ivana Sanshia
She reads every question herself and replies by email, usually within a day or two.
Filed under
Picked by Ivana Sanshia
Other dishes you might like
All recipes →Hand-picked to round out the meal, or simply to cook next.
