Description

Crispy Chili Garlic Mushroom is a flavorful Asian-inspired dish featuring golden fried mushrooms tossed in a spicy garlic chili sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, this quick and easy recipe combines crispy mushrooms with a tangy, savory sauce garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.

Ingredients

Mushroom Coating

1 pound button or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and patted dry
3 tablespoons cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce and Garnish

1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon chili sauce or Sriracha
1 teaspoon sugar
2 green onions, sliced for garnish
Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the mushrooms coating: Toss the cleaned and dried mushrooms with cornstarch, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated. This coating will help them achieve a crispy texture when fried.
Heat oil and fry mushrooms: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the mushrooms in batches for 3 to 4 minutes each batch, until golden brown and crispy. Use a slotted spoon to remove them from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Prepare the sauce base: Remove excess oil from the pan, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Add the minced garlic and ginger and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Cook the sauce: Stir in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili sauce, and sugar. Cook the mixture for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens, stirring frequently to combine flavors.
Toss mushrooms with sauce: Return the crispy mushrooms to the pan and toss quickly to coat them evenly with the sauce. Remove from heat immediately to maintain crispiness.
Garnish and serve: Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot alongside steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Notes

Ensure mushrooms are thoroughly dry before coating with cornstarch to maximize crispiness.
Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to prevent steaming rather than frying the mushrooms.
Serve with steamed rice or noodles to complement the flavors and make a satisfying meal.
You can adjust the chili sauce to taste for milder or spicier heat levels.