CRISPY FRIED MUSHROOMS

Ingredients:

• 1 ⅓ lbs button mushrooms
• 2:1 ratio cornstarch and potato starch
• Oil for deep frying
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine

Seasonings:

• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Salt
• Sugar

Directions:

• Wash the mushrooms and blanch. Drain well.
• Mix the cornstarch and potato starch with some water into a paste. Make enough to coat all the mushrooms.
• Deep fry the mushrooms in hot oil until crispy (about one to two minutes). Soak up the excess oil with paper towels.
• Melt butter or margarine in a pan and add salt, pepper, and sugar to taste.
• Toss with mushrooms to coat. Serve immediately.