Golden Crispy Morels (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup cornmeal
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1 pound fresh morel mushrooms
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1 cup all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
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2 cups buttermilk
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Vegetable oil for frying
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Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
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Lemon wedges for serving
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut the morels down the middle and soak them in slightly salty cold water. Let them sit about half an hour before draining and drying.
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Pour buttermilk into a big bowl and toss in your cleaned mushrooms. Leave these to soak for another 30 minutes.
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In another bowl, combine flour, thyme, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cornmeal, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.
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Fill a deep pan with about 2 inches of oil and warm it until it reaches roughly 175°C (350°F).
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Take each mushroom soaked in buttermilk and coat it in your prepared flour mixture. Shake off any extra coating.
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Cook the mushrooms a few at a time, frying each piece until both sides are crispy and a nice golden brown. This takes around 3–4 minutes.
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Use a slotted spoon to remove the mushrooms and let them drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of parsley and a wedge of lemon on the side.