Recipes

Portabello Fries

Deep Fryer  Dinner Party  Finger Food  Mushroom  Ovo-lacto Vegetarian  Side Dish  Snack  Southern US  Stove  Vegetable 

• Cooking Time: 3-4
• Servings: 4
• Preparation Time: 10
• Peanut oil, for frying
• 5 large portobello mushrooms
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• Salt and fresh ground black pepper
• 3 eggs, lightly beaten

Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350º F.

Remove the gills and stems from the underside of the mushrooms and trim the edges off. Slice into ¼-inch strips.

Measure flour into a pie plate. In another pie plate or bowl, combine panko, Parmigiano, parsley, red pepper flakes and salt and pepper.

Dredge the mushrooms in flour, followed by the egg wash and finally in the panko.

Working in batches, place the breaded mushroom slices in the hot oil and fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on a paper towel lined sheet tray. Makes 4 servings

I serve these tasty "fries" with marinara sauce sprinkled with a little salt while still hot, but we also love them cold. The recipe comes from foodnetwork.com from Down Home with the Neelys.

Author: Down Home with the Neelys

Website Credit: http://www.foodnetwork.com