Ingredients
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20 large fresh morel mushrooms
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1 ½ cups milk
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1 large egg
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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½ cup Italian cracker crumbs
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1 teaspoon paprika
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
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¼ teaspoon dried oregano
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⅛ teaspoon dried thyme
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⅛ teaspoon ground cumin
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1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
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Place morels into a large bowl of warm, salted water and let soak for 30 minutes. Drain and blot dry with paper towels; set aside.
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Whisk together milk and egg in a small bowl until well combined. Combine flour, cracker crumbs, paprika, black pepper, cayenne pepper, oregano, thyme, and cumin in a large resealable plastic bag.
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Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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While oil is heating, dip mushrooms, a few at a time, into milk mixture. Toss in breading mixture until coated; shake off excess.
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Working in batches, fry breaded mushrooms in hot oil until dark brown and crispy, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
Cook’s Note
Cut morels in half lengthwise if they are big, but leave them whole if they are small.
I make up to 10 batches of the breading mix and freeze them in 1-gallon resealable plastic bags; I use a Batter Pro bowl instead of a plastic bag.
Editor's Note:
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary. We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 296 | Calories |
| 15g | Fat |
| 33g | Carbs |
| 10g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 296 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 15g | 19% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium 60mg | 3% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33g | 12% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 6g | |
| Protein 10g | 19% |
| Vitamin C 3mg | 4% |
| Calcium 125mg | 10% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 209mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
