A tantalizing dish featuring crispy fried mushrooms coated in a rich, spicy chili sauce with a hint of tanginess. Perfect as a starter or side, this Thai-style recipe combines umami flavors with fresh herbs and spices, creating a delightful harmony of textures and tastes that will excite your palate.

Recipe Tips and Tricks:

Use a mix of mushrooms like oyster, button, or shiitake for varied textures.
Dry mushrooms thoroughly before frying for maximum crispiness.
Adjust the chili paste to suit your spice tolerance.
Garnish with fresh herbs like cilantro or Thai basil for extra flavor.
Serve immediately for the best crunch.

Thai Style Fried Mushrooms with Chili Sauce

Kathie Clane

Crispy fried mushrooms tossed in a spicy, tangy Thai chili sauce—a perfect snack or side bursting with flavor.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Additional Time 5

Total Time 30

Course Fried Mushroom recipes

Cuisine Thai

Servings 4 servings

Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients

For the Mushrooms:

250 g mushrooms oyster or button, cleaned and halved
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
½ tsp garlic powder
½ cup water adjust as needed
Vegetable oil for frying

For the Chili Sauce:

2 tbsp Thai chili paste Nam Prik Pao
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce optional
1 tbsp lime juice
1 tsp sugar adjust to taste
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp ginger grated
1 small red chili sliced (optional, for extra heat)
1 tbsp vegetable oil

Garnish:

Fresh cilantro leaves
Sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Prepare the Mushrooms:

Pat the mushrooms dry with a paper towel.
In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add water gradually to form a smooth batter.

2. Fry the Mushrooms:

Heat oil in a deep pan or wok to 180°C (350°F).
Dip mushrooms in the batter and coat evenly. Fry in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.

3. Make the Chili Sauce:

Heat oil in a pan. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Add Thai chili paste, soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar. Stir until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

4. Toss and Serve:

Toss the fried mushrooms in the chili sauce until coated.
Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds, and serve immediately.

Notes

For a vegan version, omit the fish sauce and use plant-based substitutes.
Adjust the sauce consistency with a splash of water if needed.

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