Fried Beefsteak Fungus

Name: Fried Beefsteak Fungus (Lingua di Bue Fritta)
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 800 g (1¾ lb) beefsteak fungus; 3 medium eggs, beaten; 1 tbsp very finely chopped fresh dill (optional); plain flour for coating; dry breadcrumbs for coating; olive oil for shallow-frying; salt and pepper to taste; salt and pepper to taste; lemon wedges to serve

Lingua di Bue Fritta

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Antonio Carluccio Goes Wild

By Antonio Carluccio

Published 2001

About

The beefsteak’s special look, taste and texture make it suitable for only a few recipes. You can prepare as below and then combine it with other mushrooms if desired for a fritto misto, or eat by itself.

Ingredients

800 g (1¾ lb) beefsteak fungus
3 medium eggs, beaten

Europe
Italy
Main course

Method

Clean the beefsteak, then slice, not too thinly.

Season the beaten egg mixture, and mix in the dill (if using). Dip the slices of beefsteak firstly in the flour, then the egg and lastly in the breadcrumbs. When they are well coated, shallow-fry in the hot oil until golden and crisp, a few minutes only. Serve hot with the lemon wedges.