Recipe · Crispy

Lion's Mane Schnitzel

Lion's Mane Schnitzel
Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Golden, crumbed lion's mane cutlets — crisp outside, tender inside. The vegetarian schnitzel even meat-lovers ask for.

Ingredients

  • 2 large lion's mane mushrooms (about 250g), sliced into 1.5cm cutlets
  • 1/2 cup plain flour
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs, beaten with 2 tbsp milk
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley
  • Olive or neutral oil, for shallow frying
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
  • Lettuce and thinly sliced radish, to serve

Method

  1. Press the lion's mane between two pans over medium heat 3–4 min to release moisture; pat dry.
  2. Set up three bowls: seasoned flour (paprika, garlic, salt, pepper); egg whisked with milk; panko mixed with parsley.
  3. Coat each cutlet: flour → egg → panko, pressing firmly.
  4. Shallow-fry in ~0.5 cm hot oil over medium-high, 2–3 min per side until deep golden.
  5. Drain on paper towel and season with salt.
  6. Serve with lemon and a crisp lettuce & radish salad.