Fresh wild morels are fried until crispy and delicious in this easy recipe that enhances the earthy, nutty flavor of these springtime delicacies.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
185 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place halved morel mushrooms in a large bowl; cover with cold, lightly salted water. Refrigerate mushrooms for about 5 minutes to loosen any dirt; pour off salted water, rinse, and repeat twice more. Crevices of the mushrooms may harbor tiny stones or even insects. Thoroughly rinse mushrooms a final time and allow to drain on paper towels.
Step 2
Roll mushrooms in flour and tap off excess; gently lay mushrooms in the hot shortening.
Step 3
Pan-fry until golden brown and flour coating is crisp, 5 to 8 minutes, turning often. Drain morels on paper towels, salt to taste, and enjoy your treasures!
Step 4
Place flour in a shallow bowl. Heat vegetable shortening in a large skillet until very hot.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
salt to taste
1 cup vegetable shortening
1 pound fresh morel mushrooms - dirt gently brushed off and mushrooms halved len
