BAKED BREADED MUSHROOMS

Ingredients

• 10-12 button mushrooms approx. 227g
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp rice flour
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper powder
• 1 tsp dried mixed herbs
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 2-3 tbsp all purpose flour
• little oil for spraying

Instructions

1. 1

   --- PREPARE THE MUSHROOMS ---

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 200°C.

3. 3

   Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

4. 4

   Wipe the mushrooms with a wet cloth. Make sure they are not wet at all.

5. 5

   Trim the end of the stem. Don't remove the stems.

6. 6

   If the mushrooms are too big, cut them into halves or quarters.

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   --- PREPARE THE BREADCRUMB MIXTURE ---

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   Mix breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, herbs, paprika, garlic and onion powders together in a bowl.

9. 9

   Also add red chilli powder if you are using any.

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    --- PREPARE THE FLOUR SLURRY ---

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    Add all purpose flour, rice flour and salt in a mixing bowl.

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    Add the milk. Add little at a time to make a smooth slurry.

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    Use a whisk or a spoon, whichever you prefer. The slurry should not be too thick or too thin.

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    The amount of milk required will depend on how much the flours absorb.

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    It should coat the back of the spoon smoothly.

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    For a vegan version replace the milk with water or vegetable stock.

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    --- COATING THE MUSHROOMS ---

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    Add the 2-3 tbsp flour to a small bowl.

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    Coat the mushroom in the dry flour.

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    Then coat it with the slurry.

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    Finally, coat it well with the breadcrumb mixture.

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    Repeat the above process till all the mushrooms are used up.

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    If the slurry becomes too thick, add a little water and mix.

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    Arrange the breaded mushrooms on the prepared baking tray.

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    If you want to spray some oil over the breaded mushrooms.

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    --- BAKE THE BREADED MUSHROOMS ---

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    Bake the breaded mushrooms in the preheated oven (200°C) for 20-25 minutes or till they appear light golden brown in colour.

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    Serve them hot with flavoured mayonnaise, tartar sauce, seasoned sour cream or tomato chutney.