Wild West Wings
These wings are simply incredible. After a trip to LA we created this recipe inspired by a Gordon Ramsay video. Our talented foodie friend Clare Gray suggested we try oyster mushrooms instead of seitan, and our Wild West Wings were born! You can also try other mushrooms, such as shiitake. Our chilli sauces are spectacular and keep in a jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.
Serves
Ingredients
For the wings
<item-todo-done>1 tsp salt<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>½ tsp pepper<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 tsp cayenne pepper<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tsp smoked paprika<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tsp garlic powder<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>200ml unsweetened plant-based milk<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>100g coconut yoghurt<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>500g oyster mushrooms<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>175g plain flour<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> vegetable oil for frying<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 lemons<item-todo-done>
For the chilli sauce
<item-todo-done>1 tbsp toasted sesame oil<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>3 tbsp maple syrup<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>1 tbsp soy sauce<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>3 tbsp Sriracha<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2 garlic cloves large<item-todo-done><item-todo-done>2cm piece of fresh ginger<item-todo-done>
To serve
<item-todo-done>1 red chilli<item-todo-done><item-todo-done> Juice of 1 lemon<item-todo-done>
Before you start
Whisk | 2 large mixing bowls | Large saucepan | Cooking thermometer, optional | Kitchen paper
First make the marinade for the mushrooms
- Put the milk, coconut yoghurt and salt in a large mixing bowl
- Slice the lemons and squeeze in the juice reasonably sparingly, catching any pips in your other hand
- The batter shouldn’t be too thin
- Whisk until there are no lumps
- Add the mushrooms and stir to coat
- Leave for 10 minutes to marinate
- To make a dry coating**,** put the flour, pepper, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika and garlic powder in the second mixing bowl and mix together with a fork
If you’re making your own chilli sauce
- Peel and grate the garlic
- Peel the ginger by scraping off the skin with a spoon and grate
- Put the small pan on a medium heat and pour in the sesame oil
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 3 minutes, until starting to soften
- Pour into a dish and add the maple syrup, soy sauce and sriracha
- Stir everything together well
Prepare to cook the wings
- Pour oil into the saucepan to a depth of 8cm and heat to 180°C, or until a wooden spoon dipped into the oil sizzles around the edges
- Pick the mushrooms out of the marinade and transfer them to the bowl of dry ingredients
- Toss until really well coated
Fry the wings
- Place the mushrooms in the pan, in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan
- Cook for 4–5 minutes, turning regularly, until deep golden brown
- Transfer to the kitchen paper with a slotted spoon for 2 minutes to soak up the excess oil
To serve
- Drizzle over some chilli sauce and serve the rest in a bowl for dipping Finely chop the chives and sprinkle over
- Rip the stem from the chilli, cut it in half lengthways and remove the seeds if you prefer, then finely chop and scatter over the Wild West Wings