Crispy Mushroom Seaweed Bites Recipe

About this recipe

Satisfy your snack cravings with these crispy mushroom seaweed bites, perfectly seasoned for a burst of umami flavor.

Ingredients

• - Schwartz Sesame Seeds
• 500 G Brown & Polson Cornflour
• 160 Ml Cj Bibigo Sesame Oil
• 1 Bunch Spring Onions 1 Bunch
• - Ktc Vegetable Oil
• - Kikkoman Soy Sauce
• 28G Nori Sheets, 28G
• 450G Rice Flour, 450G
• 300 g Hughes Portabellini Mushrooms 300 G

Instructions

1. 1. Clean and slice the mushrooms (200 g) into thin pieces for even cooking.
2. 2. Mix rice flour (50 g), cornflour (2 tbsp) and about 100 ml cold water into a smooth batter in a bowl.
3. 3. Dip each mushroom slice into the batter, ensuring it is evenly coated.
4. 4. Heat 4 tbsp vegetable oil in a pan on medium heat and add the battered mushrooms in batches.
5. 5. Fry the mushrooms for 3-4 minutes until they are golden brown and crispy, flipping occasionally; drain on kitchen paper.
6. 6. Cut the nori sheets (2) into small rectangles, slightly larger than the mushroom slices.
7. 7. Wrap each fried mushroom slice with a piece of nori, dabbing the nori edge with a drop of water and pressing gently to seal.
8. 8. Drizzle 15 ml soy sauce and 5 ml sesame oil lightly over the wrapped mushrooms for flavor.
9. 9. Chop the spring onions (20 g) finely and sprinkle them over the bites as garnish.
10. 10. Sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds lightly over the seaweed bites for added crunch.
11. 11. Serve warm with a side of extra soy sauce for dipping.

How to make Crispy Mushroom Seaweed Bites

1. Batter the mushrooms. Clean the shiitake mushrooms and slice them thinly. Mix rice flour, cornflour and water into a smooth batter and dip each slice in it until evenly coated.
2. Fry until crispy. Heat sesame oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the battered mushrooms, flipping occasionally, until golden brown and crispy.
3. Wrap in nori. Cut the nori sheets into small rectangles slightly larger than the mushroom slices. Wrap each fried slice in nori, pressing gently to seal.
4. Season and garnish. Drizzle soy sauce lightly over the wrapped mushrooms. Sprinkle finely chopped green onions and a little sesame seed over the bites for crunch.
5. Serve warm. Serve the crispy mushroom seaweed bites warm with a side of extra soy sauce for dipping.

Frequently asked questions

What is the total time required to make Crispy Mushroom Seaweed Bites?

The total time required is 35 minutes, including 15 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.

Can I make Crispy Mushroom Seaweed Bites ahead of time or store them?

These bites are best served fresh, but you can store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheat them in a pan to restore crispiness.

What can I serve with Crispy Mushroom Seaweed Bites?

Serve them with extra soy sauce for dipping or pair them with a light Korean-style salad for a complete vegetarian meal.