Crispy Hen-of-the-Woods Mushrooms with Marinara and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Crispy Hen-of-the-Woods Mushrooms with Marinara and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Feathery and dramatic, hen-of-the-woods mushrooms (also known as maitake) become delightfully crispy when fried. You know they are nearly ready when the sizzling oil starts to subside. Here, prepared marinara and freshly-grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese give these crispy mushrooms Italian-American flair.
2 cup marinara sauce Canola oil
1 ¼ pound fresh whole hen-of-the-woods (maitake) mushroom heads (about 4 heads)
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving
Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving
Crispy Hen-of-the-Woods Mushrooms with Marinara and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Country of Origin
Italian
Type
Main Dish
Culinary Skill Level
Easy
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Recipe inspired by and courtesy of Justin Chapple
2 cup marinara sauce Canola oil
1 ¼ pound fresh whole hen-of-the-woods (maitake) mushroom heads (about 4 heads)
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving
Finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving
Crispy Hen-of-the-Woods Mushrooms with Marinara and Parmigiano-Reggiano
Country of Origin
Italian
Type
Main Dish
Culinary Skill Level
Easy
Share this mushroom-based recipe!
Recipe inspired by and courtesy of Justin Chapple
Step 1: Make the sauce
Heat marinara in a medium saucepan over medium, stirring occasionally, until hot, about 5 minutes. Cover and keep warm over very low.
Step 2: Fry the mushrooms
Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches in a large, heavy saucepan or Dutch oven; heat over medium-high until oil reaches 350°F. Working in batches if needed, fry mushrooms in hot oil, carefully turning occasionally, until just crisp, about 5 minutes.
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain. Trim off tough ends; season with salt to taste.
Step 3: Put it together
Spoon marinara onto plates or a platter, and top with mushrooms. Generously sprinkle with freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, and garnish with parsley.
Serve with lemon wedges.
The Mushroom Lady Tip: Find hen-of-the-woods mushrooms at specialty and Asian grocery stores or see our Farms page to find a grower near you!
Wine Pairings: Earthy wines like Chianti or Burgundy
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Potential Health Benefits
These 'potential' health benefits are areas that the recipe's mushroom has shown clinical evidence, as referenced on this website. On the Benefits Page you can see every '*' is a vetted .gov study to encourage people to research mushrooms, consumers to be more educated, and to highlight the growing body of data we have that indicate certain mushrooms are good for us to eat. Nothing on this website should be taken as advice or prescriptive, as The Mushroom Lady is here to generate awareness, education, and interest around fungi and nothing else.
Potential Health Benefits
These 'potential' health benefits are areas that the recipe's mushroom has shown clinical evidence, as referenced on this website to help with. On the Benefits Page you can see every * is a vetted .gov study to encourage people to research mushrooms, consumers to be more educated, and to highlight the growing body of data we have that indicate certain mushrooms are good for us to eat. Nothing on this website should be taken as advice or prescriptive, as The Mushroom Lady is here to generate awareness, education, and interest around fungi and nothing else.
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Potential Health Benefits
These 'potential' health benefits are areas that the recipe's mushroom has shown clinical evidence, as referenced on this website to help with. On the Benefits Page you can see every * is a vetted .gov study to encourage people to research mushrooms, consumers to be more educated, and to highlight the growing body of data we have that indicate certain mushrooms are good for us to eat. Nothing on this website should be taken as advice or prescriptive, as The Mushroom Lady is here to generate awareness, education, and interest around fungi and nothing else.
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