Southern Fried Lion's Mane

Southern Fried Lion's Mane

Yields: 2-3 servings Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Lion's Mane Steaks

• 1.8-2.5 oz Lion's Mane mushroom pieces per steak

• 3 Tbsp coconut aminos

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 1 tsp minced onion

• 1 tsp parsley flakes

Wet Batter

• 1.5 cups unsweetened plant-based milk

• 6 Tbsp liquid vegan egg

• 1 cup spelt flour OR wheat flour

• 3 tsp granulated garlic powder

• 2 tsp granulated onion powder

• 2 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp celery seed

• 1/2 tsp turmeric

• Salt to taste

Dry Batter

• 1 cup panko bread crumbs

• 1 tsp cayenne pepper

• 1 tsp granulated garlic powder

• 2 tsp granulated onion powder

• 1 tsp parsley flakes

• Salt and pepper to taste

Gravy

• 1/4 cup vegan butter

• 1/4 cup spelt flour OR wheat flour

• 1 cup vegetable broth

• Salt and pepper to taste

Additional Ingredients

• Mashed potatoes

• Broccoli

• Frying oil

Instructions:

1. Prepare Lion's Mane: Clean Lion's Mane mushrooms. Use clusters about 1.8-2.5 ounces in size. Cook in a pan without oil until all water evaporates.

2. Marinate: Combine marinade ingredients. Marinate Lion's Mane steaks for 1-2 hours.

3. Make batters: Combine wet batter ingredients in one bowl and dry batter ingredients in another.

4. Coat steaks: Dip marinated Lion's Mane steaks in wet batter, then dry batter.

5. Fry steaks: Fry coated steaks in hot oil until crispy.

6. Make gravy: Melt vegan butter in a pot. Whisk in flour until golden brown. Gradually whisk in vegetable broth until thickened. Season with salt and pepper.

7. Serve: Pour gravy over crispy Lion's Mane steaks. Serve with mashed potatoes and broccoli.

Enjoy your Southern Fried Lion's Mane!