3 Enoki Mushroom Recipes If You Have A Taste For Them

Enoki Mushroom Recipe

Enoki Mushroom recipe is a huge part of Japanese and Chinese cuisine and is a delicious, quick, and easy side dish to prepare.

What are Enoki mushrooms?

Enoki mushrooms are a type of edible mushrooms that have a long, thin white stem and look similar to noodles. They form a large part of Japanese cuisine and are known there as enokitake. They are also very common in Chinese cuisine and are referred to as lily mushrooms. Enoki mushrooms have a very delicate, woody, and sweet flavor with a little bit of crunch. The light and delicate flavor of these mushrooms allow them to be included in a variety of dishes.

How to clean Enoki mushrooms?

Enoki mushrooms like all other types of mushrooms absorb water, so it is never a good idea to soak them. The best way to clean enoki mushrooms is to wipe them down with a moist towel or give them a quick rinse using a colander.

How to store Enoki mushrooms?

Enoki mushrooms have to be stored in a paper bag and kept in the refrigerator. They require good airflow else they turn slimy so do not store them in the produce compartment.

Enoki mushroom saute

Ingredients:

• Enoki mushrooms 1 bunch
• Sesame oil 1 tbsp
• Minced garlic 1 clove
• Soy sauce 1 tbsp

Directions:

1. Place a wok over medium-high heat and add in the sesame oil.
2. Add in the minced garlic and saute until it turns golden.
3. Add in the enoki mushrooms and mix well so that they are coated with the oil.
4. Cook the mushrooms until they are slightly wilted.
5. Now add in the soy sauce and cook for a minute more and serve.

Enoki mushroom pancakes

Ingredients:

• Enoki mushrooms 1 bunch
• All-purpose flour 2 tbsp
• Sesame oil 1 tsp
• Eggs 2
• Chopped carrot 20gms
• Chopped onion 10 gms
• Finely chopped green onions 5 gms
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• Oil 2 tbsp

Directions:

1. Clean the Enoki mushrooms and separate them from the main root.
2. Transfer the enoki mushrooms to a plate and pour the sesame oil and flour over the mushrooms and mix well so that they are coated with the flour and oil.
3. Beat the eggs and add to a bowl along with the chopped vegetables and season with salt and black pepper.
4. Now add the mushrooms to this bowl and stir so that everything is well mixed.
5. Place a pan over medium heat and add in the oil.
6. Once the oil has heated up, take a spoonful of the mushroom mixture and place it in the pan.
7. Cook until both sides have turned golden brown.
8. Remove from the pan and serve hot along with dipping sauce.

Beef wrapped Enoki mushrooms

Ingredients:

• Thinly sliced beef 400 gms
• Enoki mushrooms 1 bunch
• Soy sauce 2 tbsp
• Cooking sake 1 tbsp
• Mirin 1 tbsp
• Sesame oil 2 tbsp
• Minced garlic 1 clove
• Finely diced ginger ½ inch piece
• Salt to taste

Directions:

1. Prepare a marinade by adding the soy sauce, sake, and mirin into a bowl along with the garlic, ginger, and 1 tbsp of the sesame oil.
2. Place the thinly sliced beef into this bowl and mix well so that it is well coated with the marinade.
3. Cover with a plastic wrap or lid and keep in the refrigerator for a minimum of 30 mins.
4. Now clean and separate the enoki mushrooms from the main root and season with a sprinkle of salt.
5. Place a slice of the beef on a clean work surface and stretch it out.
6. Now place a few of the enoki mushrooms on the beef and roll it so that the enoki mushrooms are well wrapped in the beef slice.
7. Place a pan on medium heat and add in the remaining 1 tbsp of sesame oil.
8. Place the wrapped beef and cook flipping them so that they are evenly brown on both sides.
9. Once they are cooked, transfer to a platter, garnish with a few sesame seeds or green scallions, and serve.

Substitutions:

• While the thinly sliced beef is an integral part of this recipe, you can substitute it with thin slices of bacon.
• Fresh enoki mushrooms work best for this recipe but you can also use canned ones.
• Substitute cooking sake with Chinese cooking wine.
• Substitute mirin with ½ tsp of sugar