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Crispy Enoki Mushrooms Recipe

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Crispy Enoki Mushrooms are a delightful, crunchy snack or appetizer featuring delicate enoki mushrooms coated in a flavorful seasoned batter and fried to golden perfection. These light, crispy mushroom clusters are perfect served hot with dipping sauces like sriracha mayo or sweet chili.

Ingredients

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Mushrooms

  • 8 oz enoki mushrooms

Batter & Seasonings

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 tbsp cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp ground white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/2 tsp ground mustard (optional)

For Frying

  • Neutral oil, for frying (about 2 inches depth)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Mushrooms: Trim the roots off the enoki mushrooms carefully, keeping the base intact so the mushrooms stay loosely connected in slabs. Slice the mushroom bundle lengthwise into thin clusters to ensure even coating and frying.
  2. Make Batter: In a wide bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, dried basil, ground white pepper, ground black pepper, ground ginger, ground mustard (if using), and water. Mix until you have a smooth, slightly thick batter that will cling well to the mushrooms.
  3. Heat Oil: Pour neutral oil into a deep pan to a depth of about 2 inches and heat over medium heat until the temperature reaches 350°F (175°C).
  4. Coat and Fry Mushrooms: Dip 2 to 3 enoki mushroom slabs at a time into the batter, allowing excess batter to drip off gently. Carefully place the coated mushrooms into the hot oil. Fry for about 2 minutes, flipping once to ensure even browning, until the mushrooms are golden brown and crisp.
  5. Drain and Serve: Remove the fried mushrooms using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil. Serve immediately while hot and crunchy, ideally with dipping sauces such as sriracha mayo, sweet chili sauce, or ketchup.

Notes

  • Keep the mushroom slabs loosely connected to maintain texture and shape during frying.
  • Ensure the oil is hot (350°F/175°C) to achieve crispiness without absorbing excess oil.
  • Use a neutral oil with a high smoke point like vegetable or canola oil for frying.
  • For extra flavor, try serving with a spicy or tangy dipping sauce.
  • Do not overcrowd the pan while frying to maintain oil temperature and achieve an even crisp.

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