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Deep-Fried Cepes

Make this crunchy treat when Boletus edulis is in season.

Type: Vegetables
Courses: Starters and appetizers
Serves: 5 people

Recipe Ingredients

5 cups 1185mlCèpe (Boletus) stems - (to 8) (large)
  Oil - for deep-frying
  Salt to taste

Recipe Instructions

Preheat a deep-fryer to 300 to 330 degrees. Using a vegetable slicer, slice the stems as thin as possible. Spread the slices on paper towels.

Heat the oil very slowly to 380 degrees. Drop a few chips at a time into the fryer basket and cook quickly. Shake the basket or stir so that they don't stick together. Cook until golden in color. Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with salt.

This recipe yields 5 appetizer servings.

Source:
Wild About Mushrooms by Louise Freedman

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