Fried Parasol Mushrooms

Some wild mushrooms can grow so huge that one cap alone can be a meal in itself, or sometimes can even feed two or three people. The parasol is one such mushroom. The cap and the thick but tender gills underneath form a round, flat and substantial whole, just asking to be dipped in beaten egg and breadcrumbs, then shallow-fried until golden. The finished result-an Italian idea - looks like an omelette, and can easily cover your plate. Good fresh bread and a fresh green salad are all that yo