Battered Mushrooms

 Battered Mushrooms 

1 cup flour

1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated 

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp garlic powder 

1 cup cold water 

2 tbsp cooking oil 

1 egg, slightly beaten 

2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced into bite sized pieces 

Cooking oil for deep frying 

In a mixing bowl combine the flour, cheese, salt and garlic powder. Stir in the water, oil and egg & beat until smooth. Pat the mushrooms dry. 

Heat oil in a deep pot until 365 degrees. Dip mushrooms in batter and fry a few mushrooms at a time until golden, approximately 3 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towel, salt lightly and serve.