Enoki Mushroom Recipe
Topic: Enoki Mushroom Recipe
Enoki mushrooms are a beautiful and extraordinarily delicious type of mushroom! Here is a recipe to cook this delicious mushroom.
At Al Azhar Foodie, we’re cheeky mushroom lovers. So we were delighted to get our hands on Enoki mushrooms! This type of mushroom is common in Japanese and Chinese cuisine but has only recently become available in unspecialized American grocery stores. Enoki mushroom is incredibly delicious and worth experimenting with within the kitchen! Saute a bunch or add them to a ramen bowl or pot. Here’s a little more about why you should have enoki mushrooms when you see them!
What is an enoki mushroom?
You may have seen enoki mushrooms in ramen or photographs of hot pots – it looks like long white noodles. Here’s what you need to know about this strain:
The enoki mushroom is an edible mushroom that looks like long threads, almost like noodles! Enoki mushrooms are common in Japanese cuisine, where they are known as enokitake, and in Chinese cuisine, where they are known as golden needles or lily mushrooms.
Where to find it? You can find this type of mushroom in some grocery stores, health food stores, or Asian grocery stores. You can also find it at farmers’ markets.
What does an enoki mushroom taste like? This mushroom has a delicate and savory flavor and a fine, crunchy strand. You can eat it sautéed or raw in salads or toss it raw in ramen and a pot and cook it directly in the broth.
How to store and clean them?
Once you get your enoki mushrooms, what is the best way to keep them fresh? And how are they cleaned before cooking?
Store the mushrooms in a paper bag in the refrigerator (no detergent drawer). The best way to store mushrooms is in a paper bag, which allows them to breathe. Leave them in the main part of the refrigerator for good air circulation, not in the detergent drawer.
Clean them with a quick rinse. Rinse mushrooms quickly to remove dirt (do not submerge, or they may get soggy).
How to cook this enoki mushroom recipe?
Ready to cook? Try this Sauteed Enoki Mushroom Recipe! It makes an ultra flavorful umami-wrapped mushroom casserole that is absolutely irresistible. In fact, he couldn’t stop eating them. After Alex took these photos, I kept getting into the pan and ended up eating them all before he could dig in. Best of all, this delicate type of mushroom only takes 2 minutes to cook! This is what it will do (or skip to the recipe below):
Cut the root at the bottom of the bouquet. You will notice that the enoki mushrooms are connected in a group with a lower root. Cut this off before you use them!
Cook for 1 min over medium heat. We like to use sesame oil for sautéing here – the standard kind, unroasted (used in small amounts to add flavor).
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then add the soy sauce. This type of mushroom is so delicate that it is almost done! Another 30 seconds and voila. Add some tamari or soy sauce, and they’re ready to eat!
Eat these enoki mushrooms on the side with a stir fry, or toss them into noodles like sesame soba noodles. Read on for more ways to serve them.
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Enoki mushrooms are a beautiful type of mushroom that is extraordinarily delicious! Here is a recipe to cook this delicious mushroom.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces enoki mushrooms (about 2 bunches)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil (standard, unroasted)
- 2 medium garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon tamari or soy sauce
- For the garnish: chopped spring onion or spring onion
Instructions
- Remove the lower end of the root from the enoki stalks. Wash the mushrooms and pat them dry. Chop the garlic.
- Heat the sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms and brown for 1 minute. Add the garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce and remove from the heat. Serve immediately as a garnish topped with sliced chives or scallions, or with soba noodles.
People also ask:
What is Enoki Mushroom good for?
The vitamins and minerals found in enoki include niacin, calcium, iron, potassium, and riboflavin. In Asian medicine, enoki mushrooms have been used for centuries to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, liver disease, and an upset stomach.
What does enoki mushroom taste like?
Unlike popular Asian mushrooms like shiitake or royal oyster, the enoki mushroom tastes quite sweet and slightly fruity. March 18, 2021
Is enoki mushroom safe to eat raw?
You can eat enoki mushrooms raw, but they’re also great in soups, stir-fries, risottos, and more.
Is Enoki poisonous?
The fungi contained Listeria monocytogenes, the bacteria that cause listeriosis. The infection can cause serious illness and death in vulnerable groups such as newborns, young children, pregnant women, and the elderly, as well as increasing the risk of miscarriage.
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