Baked Lion’s Mane Nuggets

For 2-3 servings

Ingredients

150 g fresh Lion’s Mane mushroom, tear into chunks 1/4 cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs 1 large egg, beaten salt, pepper seasonings such as onion powder, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, curry powder etc Cooking spray or 1-2 tablespoon oil

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400F.

2. In a medium bowl, add all purpose flour and set side.

3. In a separate bowl, mix with spices salt, black pepper and seasoning of your choice.

4. Line a baking sheet with an oven safe wire metal rack. Spray with nonstick cooking spray.

5. Dip Lion’s Mane mushroom pieces into the flour, shake off the excess then, dip into the egg mixture. Use a tong or a fork to grab each Lion’s Mane mushroom nugget and toss into the breadcrumb mixture coating it completely. Transfer the breaded Lion’s mane mushroom to the wire rack, placing about 1 inch apart.

6. Spray the tops of the Lion’s Mane nuggets with nonstick spray. Bake in the oven for 15-17 minutes until the outside and golden and crispy.

7. Serve with ketchup or your choice of dipping sauce.

Notes:

• You can crisp up the panko breadcrumbs ahead for an even golden brown color. Spread panko breadcrumbs to a large baking sheet and spray with cooking oil and bake for 2-3 minutes until it’s crispy. Shake the pan and bake more for couple more minutes if needed.

• For even color and bake on both sides, do turn Lion’s Mane nuggets halfway through baking.