Lion's mane mushroom shnitzel-German inspired

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Hello friends. I have been tired lately and have not been too active here. There have been many sleep disturbances due to various things like construction. We have been sleep deprived but this morning it was quiet. The weather is cooler so I have the windows closed.

Last week the mushroom vendor at the local park market announced that it would soon be over for the winter. I was quite sad but at least she had some Lion's mane which is one of my favourites. I stalked up on exotic mushrooms. Lion's mane is a new discovery for me since last year. I am intrigued with it's look and it's meaty texture. It also absorbs flavour very well.

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Every time I see it, I can't believe how amazing this fungus is. It looks like a furry lovable creature. Thank goodness it's not because I like to eat it.

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It was October, when German Octoberfest is celebrated, although over now it inspired me to make shnitzel. This is something eaten quite a bit by Germans. My partner's parents are German and they used to eat it all the time. It's not the most healthy thing to eat. They ate pork shnitzels and they were fried in very deep oil.

Even though I'll fry mine, I'm using less oil. This is for pure enjoyment only.

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In order to make it more meaty, it's sliced then I put it in the little electric grill and press until most of the moisture is out.

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After pressing it I lay it out to cool while I prepare the breading. I sprinkled a little salt and pepper on it while it finished cooking. This mushroom really absorbs flavor so you have to be careful not to over do it. You can finish seasoning when it's completely done.

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I made a slurry using flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and dried parley. There was around 2 cups of flour and 1 teaspoon of each other item and salt to taste. I don't measure but it can be according to your taste and liking. You could use other spices as well. I was going for more of a German European thing.

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I poured cold water into the mix a little at a time until I got a thick but runny consistency that would stick to and coat the pieces of mushroom.

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After mixing the slurry I add the pieces and dip into bread crumbs.

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Normally regular bread crumbs are used but I had some panko so I blended the two together. I didn't have very much regular bread crumbs.

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When they are well coated they look like the real deal.

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I browned them in a pan with enough oil and then put them in the oven to keep warm while each one was cooking.

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Shnitzel is commonly served with lemon, although my German inlaws wouldn't ever do that.

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It wouldn't be complete without sauerkraut and potatoes.

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I used jarred sauerkraut which I cooked in an oiled pan with onions and black pepper. I did the same with the potatoes which were already boiled.

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I sealed the deal with a salad. These shnizel would have fooled my mother inlaw for at least a few bites. It resembled the texture of meat but slighty different. Most people who have never heard of or had lion's mane mushroom, would simply ask what kind of meat they were eating.

I don't often consume breaded fried things but I have to say, I thoroughly enjoyed the whole feast.

This mushroom is not something that you can just buy around here. I was lucky to have a mushroom vendor come for the summer and fall to the outdoor market at the park. If I want to get more I'll have to order from them but I won't bother. They are not cheap. They have growing kits online as well but I won't bother with that either.

If you ever stumble upon some furry creatures in the woods, take a good look. They could be lion's mane!

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Thanks for dropping by and have a great day

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Hi, you are lucky to get very special mushrooms around there. and you know how to prepare them. your recipe looks very delicious. thank you for sharing. a hug ❤️😊

Thank you. Not many people here have seen these. They are rare. It's over now. The mushroom vendor is gone for the winter.

Hugs back😊❤️

Hello, you're right when I saw the picture the first thing I thought was that it is very nice and provokes touching it hehehehe.
I have never prepared mushrooms, but I have seen everything you prepare and it looks great and looks like your dish, it really makes you want to eat them.

Thank you so much. I wish everyone could try them just once. I am so amazed by their performance in the kitchen haha.😊

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Thank you so much.

Oh yummy! mmmmm...

Thanks!😊

Wow! Yummy mushrooms! They do look very good after being grilled!
Was wondering where you were up to as I didn’t see your posts for several days!

Hope you could get more sleep from now on!

Take care.

Thanks! I have been lazy and had a special weekend at work, and an old folks anniversary, and tired. One thing after the other haha, Hope to get the wheels turning again.

Oh! Good! You had the time to be lazy! I wish I had extra time for laziness too.
So nice to be able to do things for others!

Hope you would have slow weekends soon.


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I agree with you, this mushroom looks so adorable like a soft furry animal.

you are very lucky to find it @carolynstahl. I'm curious about the taste and aroma.

What I love about it is that it doesn't have a strong taste so it takes on the flavors that you give it. If I could get it again I would do a curry. It mostly resembles chicken to me.

Thank you so much my friend.

looks like it has a really good taste

Yes it can taste like anything you out on it. This is why I like it. Thank you.

Wow looking so tasty and delicious. Love you German ❤

It looks very delicious, but I'm still curious because I've never seen this mushroom, let alone try it, it's really creative I really like it