Brilio.net - Oyster mushrooms are one of the food ingredients that are often processed by Indonesian people. Apart from being easy to find, oyster mushrooms can also be processed into many dishes. One of the popular preparations is crispy oyster mushrooms.
Crispy oyster mushrooms have a crunchy texture. Usually this snack is served with various sauces or seasonings as a complement.
How to make crispy oyster mushrooms is fairly easy. Oyster mushrooms that have been washed clean can be shredded and then added to the flour mixture. To make the results crispy, some people deliberately add baking powder to their flour mixture.
Even though they will last a long time, adding too much baking powder will change the taste of the crispy oyster mushrooms. Instead of being delicious, the taste of crispy oyster mushrooms actually tastes bitter.
To get around this, you can copy the recipe and tutorial for making crispy oyster mushrooms shown by TikTok user @alia_ocha. It can be seen in the video upload that this netizen did not add any baking powder to the crispy oyster mushroom flour mixture.
Tricks for frying crispy oyster mushrooms to make them curlier and crispier and last longer.
Reported by BrilioFood from TikTok @alia_ocha on Monday (18/3), shred the oyster mushrooms that will be processed. If so, wash the shredded oyster mushrooms thoroughly with plain water. After that, squeeze the shredded oyster mushrooms until no water remains.
"The juice must be really dry so that the results will be crunchy," he said.
photo: TikTok/@alia_ocha
On the other hand, prepare the wet crispy oyster mushroom mixture. Put a packet of instant marinade, ground garlic, salt and 250 ml of water into a container. Stir until all ingredients are completely mixed.
photo: TikTok/@alia_ocha
Next, mix 500 grams of flour, a packet of ground pepper, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and a packet of stock powder. Stir until all ingredients are evenly mixed. Take 4 tablespoons of the flour mixture then add it to the wet mixture, stir.
photo: TikTok/@alia_ocha
Add the shredded oyster mushrooms to the wet mixture, stir. If so, strain it so that the oyster mushrooms don't contain too much water.
photo: TikTok/@alia_ocha
After that, add the oyster mushrooms to the flour mixture, stir. Once done, fry the oyster mushrooms directly in hot cooking oil. You don't need to turn it too often so that the texture of the crispy oyster mushrooms will become perfectly curly.
photo: TikTok/@alia_ocha
When they are cooked and look brown, immediately remove and drain the crispy oyster mushrooms. Once the oil content is reduced, the crispy oyster mushrooms are ready to be served.
photo: TikTok/@alia_ocha
How to store oyster mushrooms so they don't rot and last a long time
Here are some steps you can follow to store oyster mushrooms so they don't rot and last a long time:
1. Choose fresh mushrooms.
Choose fresh oyster mushrooms with bright color and firm texture. Make sure there are no soft or foul-smelling parts.
2. Avoid excessive humidity.
Oyster mushrooms tend to rot more quickly if they are too damp. Be sure to remove excess moisture from the mushrooms by wiping them with a clean cloth or dry paper towel before storing them.
3. Don't wash it too early.
Don't wash oyster mushrooms too early before you are ready to use them. Only wet them when you are ready to cook them. Excess water can speed up rotting.
4. Store in the refrigerator.
Place oyster mushrooms in an airtight container or porous plastic bag in a part of the refrigerator that has a low and stable temperature, usually at the bottom. Low temperatures will help slow the growth of bacteria and mold that can cause rot.
5. Use appropriate containers.
If possible, place oyster mushrooms in a container that is not too tight so they can "breathe". If you use a plastic bag, make sure to extract as much air as possible before tying it.
By following these steps, you can help extend the shelf life of oyster mushrooms and keep them fresh longer.