Name: Crispy Mushroom Bites with Posh Vinegar
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 sprig fresh tarragon; 2 sprig fresh thyme; 6 null white peppercorn; 2 clove garlic cloves (peeled and finely sliced); 400 ml white wine vinegar; 1 litre olive oil (for deep-frying); 100 g plain flour; null pinch sea salt (to taste); null pinch ground black pepper (freshly ground, to taste); 1 null lemon zest; 4 handful mixed mushrooms ((porcini, field, girolles and morels), large); 1 bunch fresh parsley (small, flat-leaf, roughly chopped)

Instructions

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1

These deep-fried mushrooms offer an incredible texture, perfect as a starter or snack. Enjoy them straight from the pan! You can use one type of mushroom or a mixture, tearing them into various sizes for different textures and flavours.
2

Prepare your flavoured vinegar: combine fresh tarragon (4 sprigs), fresh thyme (2 sprigs), peppercorns (6 white), and garlic (2 cloves) in a bottle. Top with white wine vinegar (400 ml), ensuring all ingredients are fully covered. Steep for at least a few hours, or up to several weeks for enhanced flavour. Strain and bottle the vinegar for prolonged use.
3

Fill a deep pan with olive oil (1 litre) and heat over medium. On a large plate, mix plain flour (100 g), a generous [pinch sea salt], [pinch ground black pepper], and zest (1 lemon). Cut or tear mixed mushrooms (4 handful) into uneven chunks and moisten them with a bit of water. Toss them in the seasoned flour until lightly coated.
4

Test the oil with a small piece of potato; it's ready when it sizzles and browns. Deep-fry mushrooms in batches (about a handful at a time) until golden brown, approximately [3-4 minutes]. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of [pinch sea salt], some posh vinegar, and fresh parsley (1 bunch).