Name: Authentic Cendawan Goreng (Malaysian Fried Mushrooms) Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Malaysia
Ingredients: *For the Mushrooms:**; 500 grams fresh oyster mushrooms (or shiitake mushrooms), cleaned and separated into bite-sized clusters; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; *For the Crispy Batter:**; 120 grams all-purpose flour; 40 grams cornstarch; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder (optional, but traditional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper; 180-200 ml ice-cold water (use more if needed for a thick coating); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; *For Frying:**; 4 cups vegetable oil (or as needed for deep frying); *For the Dipping Sauce (Cili Padi Dip):**; 4-5 bird's eye chilies (cili padi), or to taste; 2 cloves garlic; 2 tablespoons lime juice (or white vinegar); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons water

Cendawan Goreng 🇲🇾 Malaysia

Deep-fried mushrooms often served as a crunchy snack or appetizer.

Fried Mushrooms

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Mushrooms batter dipping sauce

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