Looks like you’ve hit the jackpot today with a whopping 1kg(35oz) of Wood Cauliflower mushroom. Bet you had a blast cleaning it up! Wink wink! So, you’ve rinsed off all the forest debris, sent the creatures packing from their mushroom home (or, if you’re feeling fancy, we’ll call it a “bug hotel”), and now what?Make Cauliflower Mushroom Medallions you only need onion, eggs, potatoes and breadcrumbs.
Well, here’s my two cents, if that mushroom basket was in my hands.
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Pictures of the steps for wood cauliflower mushroom patties
- Patties can be made with a variety of mushrooms, not just Wood Cauliflower Mushroom. Any mushroom you have on hand will do. Different types of mushrooms can add complexity to the flavor of your patties.
- Instead of just eggs and breadcrumbs, consider experimenting with binding ingredients like grated cheese, oatmeal, or cooked quinoa for added flavor and texture.
- Consider using oils like olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil for frying, as they can add a subtle, complementary flavor.
- After frying, place the patties on paper towels to remove excess oil and keep them from being overly greasy.
- Grate up the potatoes and
- chop up the onions. Throw it all into a big mixing bowl
- with the fried mushroom. Crack a couple of
- eggs on top and give it a good old stir until it’s all good combined.
This is where the magic happens – scoop out spoonful of this mixture and shape them into patties. Roll these patties in a plate of breadcrumbs or cornmeal until they’re nice and crispy on both sides. Grab a trusty cast-iron skillet, add a good finger’s worth of oil and heat it up until it’s sizzling. Then drop in the fritters, a few at a time, and fry them until they’re golden and crispy.
Now eat!
Cauliflower Mushroom Medallions Recipe
It’s got to be one of the tastiest ways to use foraged mushrooms – wood cauliflower mushroom fritters
Amazing Wood Cauliflower Mushroom Medallions
Difficulty: Easy10
servings30
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minutesLooks like you’ve hit the jackpot today with a whopping 1kg(35oz) of Wood Cauliflower mushroom. Bet you had a blast cleaning it up! Wink wink! And now what? Make Cauliflower Mushroom Medallions you only need onion, eggs, potatoes and breadcrumbs.
Ingredients
400 grams (about 14 ounces) cleaned and dried Wood Cauliflower Mushroom (S. Crispa)
3 medium-sized potatoes
1 finely chopped red onion
2 scallions (green and white parts)
3 eggs
Bread crumbs (gluten free bread crumbs for gluten free version)
Salt and white pepper (to taste)
Oil (for frying)
Directions
- Peel and grate the potatoes using a coarse grater. Place the grated potatoes in a bowl and add a pinch of salt. Let them sit for about 15 minutes to allow excess liquid to be released. (while waiting, you can prepare the mushrooms ;))
- After 15 minutes, use a clean kitchen towel to squeeze out as much liquid as possible from the grated potatoes. Or yeah, you can also squeeze with your hand 🙂
- Prepare Mushrooms
- In a skillet, heat a small amount of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped red onion and cook until it becomes soft and golden.
- Once the onions have achieved a lovely golden hue, it’s time to add the Wood Cauliflower Mushroom. Sauté the Wood Cauliflower Mushroom for about 8-10 minutes until it’s tender and lightly browned.
- Combine mushrooms and potatoes
- Transfer the drained potatoes to a mixing bowl. Season the potatoes with white pepper to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon or to your preference).
- Add the sautéed mushrooms and chopped scallions.
- Add about 50 grams of bread crumbs to the mixture.
- Crack the eggs into the bowl. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are combined. If the mixture is not holding its shape for patties, add more bread crumbs carefully, one spoon at a time, taking breaks to check the consistency.
- Take a portion of the mixture and shape it into a patty or fritter. Coat each fritter with bread crumbs for a crispy outside texture.
- Frying
- Heat oil, add a good finger’s worth of oil, in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the fritters in the hot oil.
- Fry until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Add more oil as needed between batches.
- Once cooked, remove the fritters from the pan and place them on paper towels to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the Wood Cauliflower Mushroom fritters hot with your favorite dipping sauce or alongside a fresh salad.
- Enjoy your delicious Wood Cauliflower Mushroom Patties, Medallions (Fritters)! Geeeez I couldn’t decide how to call them 😀
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Notes
- Patties can be made with a variety of mushrooms, not just Wood Cauliflower Mushroom. Any mushroom you have on hand will do. Different types of mushrooms can add complexity to the flavour of your patties.
- Instead of just eggs and breadcrumbs, consider experimenting with binding ingredients like grated cheese, oatmeal, or cooked quinoa for added flavor and texture.
- Consider using oils like olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil for frying, as they can add a subtle, complementary flavor.
- After frying, place the patties on paper towels to remove excess oil and keep them from being overly greasy.
If you don’t have any gluten-free bread crumbs on hand you can still make these delicious wood cauliflower mushroom fritters with some easy substitutes. Check out this article for some ideas on how to use gluten-free crackers, cereals, chips, pretzels, nuts, and more as alternatives to bread crumbs: Gluten-Free Bread Crumb Substitutes – Peel with Zeal
So there you have it – wood cauliflower mushroom fritters. It’s simple, hearty country fare thrown in for good measure. I hope you’ll give them a try the next time you stumble upon some wood cauliflower mushroom in the wild. Happy foraging, my friends! And remember, Mother Nature’s pantry is always open for a little wild adventure. Yeehaw! 🍄🤠
Nutrition Value Per One Wood Cauliflower Mushroom Patty
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 150 calories |
| Total Fat | 8 grams |
| – Saturated Fat | 1.5 grams |
| Cholesterol | 55 milligrams |
| Sodium | 320 milligrams |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15 grams |
| – Dietary Fiber | 2 grams |
| – Sugars | 2 grams |
| Protein | 5 grams |
| Vitamin D | 10% DV |
| Calcium | 4% DV |
| Iron | 6% DV |
| Potassium | 8% DV |
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