Clitocybe Odora Fritta (Fried, Breaded, Aniseed Toadstool)

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Clitocybe Odora Fritta (Fried, Breaded, Aniseed Toadstool)

Clitocybe Odora Fritta (Fried, Breaded, Aniseed Toadstool) is a traditional Italian recipe for a classic snack of aniseed toadstool mushrooms that are breaded and fried before being served garnished with fennel fronds and lemon slices. The full recipe is presented here and I hope you enjoy this classic Italian version of: Fried, Breaded, Aniseed Toadstool (Clitocybe Odora Fritta).

prep time

10 minutes

cook time

15 minutes

Total Time:

25 minutes

Serves:

Rating:

Tags : Bread Recipes Italy Recipes

Ingredients:

400g aniseed toadstool mushrooms, wiped clean
3 eggs, beaten
300g breadcrumbs
6 tbsp groundnut oil
fennel fronds, to garnish
lemon slices, to garnish

Method:

Clean and halve the aniseed toadstool mushrooms. Dip in the egg then dip in the breadcrumbs to coat. Dip in the egg once more then dip in the breadcrumbs once more, making certain they are well coated.

Heat the oil in a pan, add the breaded mushrooms and fry until golden brown all over and heated through. Drain the mushrooms on kitchen paper then mound on a warmed serving dish.

Garnish with fennel fronds and lemon slices then serve.