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Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy

Crispy Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy for Comfort Food Lovers

Delightful Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy transform traditional Southern flavors into a vegetarian comfort dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern, Vegetarian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Can substitute with any non-dairy milk
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar Can also use lemon juice
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Adds crunch to the batter
  • 2 tsp Sweet Paprika Smoked paprika can be used for a different flavor
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder Fresh garlic can be used for a more robust taste
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder Can be omitted if desired
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Optional, recommended for color
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • as needed Vegetable Oil For frying
  • 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt For garnish
  • 1 lb Oyster Mushrooms Can be replaced with shiitake or portobello mushrooms
For the Gravy
  • 2 tbsp Vegan Butter Can substitute with regular butter
  • 1 cup Chopped Cremini Mushrooms Can substitute with button mushrooms
  • 1 clove Garlic Minced, can be omitted or adjusted for taste
  • 2 tbsp Flour To thicken the gravy
  • 1 cup Almond Milk For the gravy
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • as needed Chives For garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • Tongs
  • Thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mix almond milk and apple cider vinegar in a bowl and let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dip oyster mushrooms into the buttermilk, shake off excess, and dredge in the flour mixture.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry the coated mushrooms for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Drain fried mushrooms on paper towels and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  7. In the same skillet, melt vegan butter and sauté chopped cremini mushrooms and minced garlic for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture, whisk in almond milk, and cook until gravy thickens for 5-7 minutes.
  9. Serve the chicken-fried mushrooms drizzled with gravy and garnish with chopped chives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure oil is at the correct temperature and do not crowd the skillet for best results.

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