Hazelnut Fried Mushrooms

• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/8 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/3 cup ground hazelnuts
• 1/2 cup fine dry bread crumbs
• 1 lb. mushrooms, washed and dried
• Solid all-vegetable shortening for deep frying

1. In small bowl slightly beat eggs with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
2. In separate bowl, mix together hazelnuts and bread crumbs.
3. Dip mushrooms in egg mixture, then coat with hazelnut mixture.
4. Heat shortening to 365F in deep pan and fry mushrooms, a few at a time, for 6 to 7 minutes or until golden brown on all sides.
5. Drain on paper towel and sprinkle with additional salt, if desired.

eggs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, ground hazelnuts, bread crumbs, mushrooms

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3898 (may not work)