Sundaland Recipes

Crispy Starfruit with Mushroom Dip is a unique and delicious snack that combines the sweetness of starfruit with the crunchiness of breadcrumbs, and the umami flavor of a creamy mushroom dip. The starfruit is sliced thin, sprinkled with salt, and then coated in breadcrumbs before being fried until golden brown and crispy. The mushroom dip is made by sautéing finely chopped mushrooms in butter until they are tender and browned, then adding heavy cream, salt, and pepper to taste. The result is a snack that is both sweet and savory, crunchy and creamy, and perfect for enjoying with a cup of tea or as an appetizer.

So the story of this dish goes back to a lonely widow who had a large garden full of ripe starfruit. One day, while enjoying her morning tea, she wanted something different to snack on to accompany her tea. So she decided to experiment in the kitchen and came up with the idea of slicing the starfruit and coating it in breadcrumbs for some crunch, and then serving it with a creamy mushroom dip for some extra flavor. 

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By Sundaland Recipes Team
Author: Sisca Magdalena

Prep Time: Circa 15 Minutes
Cook Time: Circa 20 Minutes
Suitable: Vegetarian
Category: Snack
Origin: Sundaland
Serving: 4 Person
Tags: Unique, Tropical, Fried

Nutrition facts: 240 calories, 10 grams fat

Rating: 3.6  

And that is how this dish was born - from one woman's desire to try something new and delicious to accompany her morning tea.

Ingredients:

• 2-3 fresh starfruit, sliced thin
• Salt
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
• Oil for frying
• 2 cups mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sprinkle salt on the sliced starfruit and set them aside.
2. In a bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and garlic powder (if using).
3. Dredge each slice of starfruit in flour, shaking off any excess.
4. Dip each slice of starfruit in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to make sure the breadcrumbs stick.
5. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the starfruit slices until they are golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
6. Remove the starfruit slices from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
7. In a separate pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped mushrooms and sauté until they are tender and browned, about 5-7 minutes.
8. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until it is well combined with the mushrooms. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. Serve the Crispy Starfruit with Mushroom Dip alongside the mushroom dip for dipping.