to prepare the mushroom shrimp

1. Cut each scallop into 2 shrimp shapes, like this. Imagine a wavy line running down a yin yang symbol and cut along that. They don’t need to be perfect.

to prepare the breading

1. In one bowl, add the rice flour.
2. In another bowl, whisk together the soy milk, vinegar and VeganEgg. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic and onion powders, then gently mix it together with the wet mixture. If the mixture is too thick, add in a little more soymilk, and be sure not to overmix.
3. In another bowl, add the panko.

to prepare the vegan shrimp

1. Place several inches of oil into a small cast iron pot or deep fryer and heat to 325-350 degrees.
2. Batter the vegan shrimp in small batches (I did them 3 or 4 at a time.) First, remove a mushroom from the water, press it into the rice flour, then dunk into the batter, let any excess drip off, then press it into the panko mixture until well and evenly coated.
3. Drop the mushrooms into the hot oil and fry until golden. Transfer to paper towels to drain while you fry the rest of the mushrooms.
4. Serve immediately with the bang bang sauce.