MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Laszlo's Fried Pickled Mushrooms Categories: Mushrooms, Snacks, Herbs, Wine Yield: 3 Servings MMMMM---------------------------PICKLE-------------------------------- 2 lb Cleaned crimini or button - mushrooms 2 qt Water 1 qt White wine 1 c Champagne vinegar 1/4 c Salt 4 Turkish bay leaves 1/3 c Coriander seed 4 Sprigs thyme 8 sl Lemon 1 c Extra virgin olive oil MMMMM-----------------------TEMPURA BATTER---------------------------- 3/4 c All purpose flour 1/3 c Cornstarch 2 tb Sugar 2 tb Baking powder 1 c Beer or club soda MMMMM-----------------------RANCH DRESSING---------------------------- 1/4 c Buttermilk 1/2 c Créme fraiche 1/2 c Mayonnaise 1 ts Minced shallot 2 ts Champagne vinegar; more to - taste 1 ts Lemon juice 1 tb Chopped parsley 1 tb Chopped tarragon 1 tb Chopped dill 1 tb Chopped chives Salt MUSHROOM PICKLE: Combine all ingredients except for mushrooms and bring to a simmer. Add cleaned mushrooms and steep for 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool in the liquid. TEMPURA BATTER: Combine all the dry ingredients in a bowl. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the beer or club soda. The batter should be loose and slightly lumpy. Store cold. RANCH DRESSING: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and adjust the salt to taste. FINAL PROCEDURE: Dip the mushrooms in the tempura batter then place in a fryer set to 375°F/190°C. Fry until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with chopped parsley and ranch dressing. Recipe by: Omar Mamoon RECIPE FROM: https://www.7x7.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Kitchen MMMMM