Mushroom Sando
A version of the classic Japanese Katsu Sando, made with incredibly crispy mushrooms and a refreshing fennel salad sandwiched between soft slices of milk bread.
Thinly slice <quantity>1</quantity> small fennel bulb
Thinly slice <quantity>½<unit>bunch</unit></quantity> of chives
Add the chopped chives and fennel to a bowl
Add the juice of <quantity>½</quantity> lemon
Mix to combine all the ingredients
Cut off the toughest part of the stem from <quantity>160<unit>g</unit></quantity> of oyster mushrooms, being careful to keep them together. Cut in half lengthwise
Season both sides of each half with salt do taste
Add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour to a recipient and coat the mushrooms in it
Add <quantity>1</quantity> beaten egg to another recipient and dip the floured mushroom on both sides until fully coated
Transfer the mushroom to a recipient with <quantity>4<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of panko and rub to completely bread it
Preheat ⅓ of a pot with vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Dip the mushrooms, one at a time, and fry until golden brown
Cut <quantity>4<unit>slices</unit></quantity> of japanese milk bread
Spread <quantity>½<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of butter over one side of each bread slice
Place the slices, butter side down, in a skillet over medium-high heat and toast until golden brown. Remove from heat
Spread <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of mayonnaise on the untoasted side of each slice of bread
Add half of the fennel salad to one of the slices
Top it with a fried mushroom. Season with salt to taste and top it with the other slice of bread
Cut it in half and plate it. The mushroom sando is ready
Pair it with your favorite cocktail and enjoy!
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