Fried oyster mushrooms with sweet & sour sauce

Crispy fried oyster mushrooms served with a homemade sweet and sour sauce using fresh vegetables and pantry staples.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Oyster Mushrooms500Grams
All-purpose Flour150Grams
Cornstarch50Grams
Baking Powder1Tsp
Salt1Tsp
Black Pepper0.5Tsp
Vegetable Oil500Milliliters
Red Bell Pepper1Count
Green Bell Pepper1Count
Pineapple Chunks200Grams
White Vinegar60Milliliters
Ketchup120Milliliters
Soy Sauce30Milliliters
Sugar50Grams
Garlic2Cloves
Ginger1Inch
Water100Milliliters
Cornstarch1Tbsp
Water2Tbsp

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, and black pepper.
  2. Coat the oyster mushrooms in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly covered.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
  4. Fry the coated mushrooms in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
  5. In a separate pan, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger until fragrant.
  6. Add sliced red and green bell peppers to the pan and cook until slightly tender.
  7. Add pineapple chunks, white vinegar, ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, and water to the pan. Stir well.
  8. Bring the sauce to a simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
  9. Cook the sauce until it thickens, then remove from heat.
  10. Serve the fried oyster mushrooms with the sweet and sour sauce drizzled on top or on the side.

Kitchen equipment

Deep Fryer or Deep PanSlotted SpoonMixing Bowls