Crispy Fried Mushrooms and chips with Harissa Coleslaw
By M&S Food
Published on 21 August 2024
Chef Shelina Permalloo’s veggie twist on chicken and chips is a delicious way to switch up your family Friday-night feast. Recreate the dish, as seen on M&S’s Cooking with the Stars, at home, with crispy Southern Fried mushrooms, sticky tamarind fries and a fiery twist on classic coleslaw.
Time and servings
1 hr 25 minsTotal time
6Servings
40 minsPrep time
45 minsCooking time
Ingredients
- 200g plain flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp M&S Southern Fried Seasoning
- 2 tbsp M&S all-purpose seasoning
- 120ml tamarind paste
- 200ml M&S House Smoky Tomato Sauce
- 100g light brown soft sugar
- 4 garlic cloves, grated
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp dried chilli flakes
- 100ml cider vinegar
- 600g M&S frozen French Fries
- 200ml buttermilk
- 600g mixed exotic mushrooms
- 1 tbsp rose harissa paste
- 300g tub M&S deli style coleslaw
Method
Step 1
First, make the spice mix. Tip the flour, baking powder, Southern Fried Seasoning and all-purpose seasoning into a large bowl with a pinch of salt and mix well. Set aside.Step 2
Next, make the tamarind dip for the fries. Pour the tamarind paste, House Smoky Tomato Sauce, sugar, garlic, paprika, chilli flakes and vinegar into a pan. Set over a medium-high heat and bring to the boil, reduce the heat to medium and cook for 10-15 mins until thickened and slightly darker in colour. Season to taste.Step 3
Meanwhile, cook the fries to packet instructions.Step 4
Fill a large pan 1/3 full with vegetable oil and carefully heat to 180°C.Step 5
Add half the spice mix to a large, shallow bowl then pour over the buttermilk and whisk to a smooth batter.Step 6
Dip the mushrooms into the wet batter and leave for a few secs to soak. Remove and shake off any excess then drop into the dry spice mix and toss to coat. Do this in batches, setting on a lined baking tray until ready to fry.Step 7
Fry the mushrooms in batches for 5-6 mins until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and transfer to kitchen paper, then sprinkle with sea salt.Step 8
Mix the harissa with the coleslaw then transfer to a serving bowl.Step 9
To serve, the crispy mushrooms piled high with fries, tamarind sauce and coleslaw on the side.