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Crispy, batter-fried button mushrooms tossed in a fiery, tangy sauce with onions and bell peppers. This popular Indo-Chinese appetizer is the perfect combination of spicy and savory, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Batter (5 minutes)
Fry the Mushrooms (10 minutes)
Sauté Aromatics and Vegetables (5 minutes)
Crispy, batter-fried button mushrooms tossed in a fiery, tangy sauce with onions and bell peppers. This popular Indo-Chinese appetizer is the perfect combination of spicy and savory, guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser.
This indo_chinese recipe takes 40 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 319.5 calories per serving with 4.95g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for appetizer or snack or side_dish or main_dish.
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Create the Dragon Sauce (3 minutes)
Combine and Serve (2 minutes)
This recipe works wonderfully with other proteins. Try substituting the mushrooms with paneer cubes, tofu, baby corn, or even boneless chicken pieces. Adjust frying times accordingly.
For a healthier alternative, bake the battered mushrooms. Arrange them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, spray with a little oil, and bake at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until golden and crisp, flipping halfway through.
To turn this semi-dry appetizer into a main course with gravy, add 1/2 to 1 cup of vegetable broth or water to the sauce after adding the corn starch slurry. Simmer until it thickens. This version pairs well with fried rice or noodles.
Mushrooms are a good source of B vitamins like riboflavin, niacin, and pantothenic acid, which are essential for energy production and maintaining a healthy nervous system.
Ingredients like bell peppers, garlic, and ginger are packed with antioxidants, which help protect your body's cells from damage caused by free radicals.
Button mushrooms are a notable source of the mineral selenium, which plays a crucial role in immune function and thyroid health.
Dragon Mushroom is a deep-fried appetizer, so it's high in calories and fat, making it more of an indulgent treat than a health food. However, it contains beneficial ingredients like mushrooms, bell peppers, ginger, and garlic. For a healthier version, you can air-fry or bake the mushrooms.
A typical serving of Dragon Mushroom (around 285g) contains approximately 350-450 calories. The exact number can vary based on the amount of oil absorbed during frying and the specific sauces used.
Yes, you can make it gluten-free. Replace the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free all-purpose blend or rice flour. Also, ensure you use a gluten-free soy sauce (tamari).
To make a gravy version, simply increase the amount of liquid in the sauce. After adding the corn starch slurry, add about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of water or vegetable broth and bring it to a simmer until it reaches your desired consistency.
The key is to fry them in hot oil in small batches and to toss them in the sauce just before serving. Double-frying them (frying once, letting them cool slightly, then frying again for a minute) also results in an extra-crispy texture.
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