4 oz maitake mushrooms
¾ cup cornstarch
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 ¼ cup canned club soda, cold
2 Tablespoons cornstarch for dusting maitake
Vegetable oil in the wok for deep frying
Green Goddess dressing - store bought
Heat approximately 5 inches of vegetable oil to 375F in a wok or deep-bottomed pot.
In a bowl, mix the dry ingredients and whisk together to combine, Pour the cold club soda into the mix and whisk quickly to incorporate. Do not overmix. Lightly toss the mushrooms with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cornstarch.
Dip each mushroom cluster into the batter to coat. Remove and allow excess batter to drip back into the bowl. Gently place the battered maitake florets into the wok, making sure not to overcrowd until they are fully or nearly fully submerged. Fry until light golden brown. Remove the maitake and set aside to drain on a paper towel. Repeat for all.
Place a dollop of the green goddess dressing onto a serving plate and randomly place the fried maitake onto the plate.