Vegan Shrimp

Step 1

Cut the tips off the oyster mushrooms and slice the stalks into 1/2 inch discs.

Step 2

Then slice an S shape cut through the middle of each disc, leaving two shrimp shaped halves.

Step 3

Add soy milk and all purpose flour to a mixing bowl and mix together.

Step 4

In a separate bowl add Panko breadcrumbs, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, sea salt and ground black pepper and mix together.

Step 5

Dip the mushroom shrimp in batches into the batter, making sure it is well coated.

Step 6

Then transfer it to the breadcrumbs and roll the shrimp in the breadcrumbs making sure they are well coated on all sides.

Step 7

Transfer them to a baking sheet and then continue with the rest of the mushroom shrimp until it's all battered and coated in breadcrumbs.

Step 8

Add just enough sesame oil to your frying pan so that the bottom is well coated and heat on medium high heat.

Step 9

When the oil is hot, add only as much vegan shrimp as will comfortably fit, making sure the pan isn't too crowded, there should be space between each piece.

Step 10

Fry for around 1-2 minutes on each side until golden brown. Repeat with the next batch of vegan shrimp, adding more sesame oil as needed.

Step 11

Once fried, place the vegan shrimp pieces on a baking tray lined with paper towels, so that any excess oil can be absorbed.