Oyster Mushroom and Truffle Croquettes
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons white truffle oil
- 3/4 pound oyster mushrooms, trimmed and torn into large pieces
- Kosher salt
- Pepper
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- 1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup finely grated Grana Padano cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup plain dry breadcrumbs
- Canola oil, for frying
- Truffle salt, for sprinkling
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil with 1 teaspoon of the truffle oil.
- Add the mushrooms, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden and tender, 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer to a plate.
- Finely chop the mushrooms and transfer to a small bowl.
- Stir in the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of truffle oil.
- In a small saucepan, bring the milk to a simmer.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter.
- Add 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon of the flour and whisk until smooth.
- Cook over low heat, whisking frequently, for 5 minutes.
- While whisking constantly, slowly drizzle in the hot milk.
- Cook over low heat, whisking frequently, until the bechamel is very thick and smooth, about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and fold in the mushrooms and cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a bowl and press plastic wrap directly onto the surface.
- Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Spread the remaining 1/2 cup of flour in a shallow bowl.
- In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs.
- Spread the breadcrumbs in a third shallow bowl.
- Roll the mushroom mixture into eighteen 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Dredge them in the flour, then coat with the egg and dredge in the breadcrumbs.
- Transfer to a plate.
- In an enameled medium cast-iron casserole, heat 2 inches of canola oil to 350.
- Line a large plate with paper towels.
- Working in 2 batches, fry the croquettes until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer to the paper towels to drain.
- Arrange on a platter and sprinkle with truffle salt.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
extravirgin olive oil, truffle oil, mushrooms, kosher salt, pepper, milk, butter, flour, padano cheese, eggs, breadcrumbs, canola oil, salt, lemon wedges
Taken from www.foodandwine.com/recipes/oyster-mushroom-and-truffle-croquettes (may not work)