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Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy

Crispy Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy for Cozy Nights

Enjoy Crispy Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy, a vegan twist on comfort food made with oyster mushrooms and savory gravy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Southern, Vegan
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mushrooms
  • 1 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk Any non-dairy milk works
  • 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute lemon juice
  • 4 cups Oyster Mushrooms Main ingredient
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can replace with gluten-free flour
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch Can be omitted
  • 2 tablespoons Sweet Paprika Smoked paprika can be used
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic as alternative
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Can be omitted
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Curry powder as substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Regular salt can be used cautiously
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper Can use white pepper
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Can use canola or peanut oil
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Coarse kosher salt can substitute
For the Savory Gravy
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Butter Any plant-based spread works
  • 1 cup Chopped Cremini Mushrooms Button mushrooms can be used
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Extra garlic powder can substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Flour For roux
  • 1 cup Almond Milk For gravy base
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Chives For garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Medium bowl
  • Small Bowl
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chicken-Fried Mushrooms & Gravy
  1. Prepare Buttermilk Mixture: Whisk together unsweetened almond milk and apple cider vinegar. Let thicken for 5 minutes.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: Blend together all-purpose flour, cornstarch, sweet paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, turmeric, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  3. Coat the Mushrooms: Dip oyster mushrooms into the buttermilk, then coat them thoroughly in the seasoned flour mixture.
  4. Heat Oil for Frying: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry the Mushrooms: Fry coated mushrooms in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Sauté for Gravy: Melt vegan butter, add chopped cremini mushrooms and minced garlic, sauté for 5 minutes.
  7. Create the Gravy: Sprinkle flour over sautéed mushrooms and garlic, stir and gradually add almond milk. Cook until thickened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 7gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container. Frying in batches helps to maintain crispiness.

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