Fried Vegan Calamari (King Oyster Mushrooms) with Vegan Ranch Sauce

1. To the one cup of plant milk add juice of half a lemon.
2. Chop mushrooms into 1/4 inch thick pieces.
3. Heat 3-4 inches of oil in a large deep pot.
4. Place the flour, salt, paprika, pepper and garlic powder in a medium bowl; stir to combine.
5. Add the mushrooms to the milk mixture then dredge in the flour. Repeat the process until all pieces are coated.
6. Place 8-10 pieces of mushrooms in the oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the mushrooms from the oil and drain on paper towels. Repeat the process with the remaining mushrooms. Sprinkle salt & chopped parsley. Serve immediately with vegan ranch (recipe below) or sauce of choice & a squeeze of lemon juice! *optional to use a metal straw to puncture a little hole in the center.