Description
Fried Enoki Mushrooms are a tantalizing snack that combines a light, airy batter with the delicate texture of enoki mushrooms. Perfectly crispy and golden-fried, these mushrooms are not only addictive but also versatile enough to serve as appetizers at parties or during movie nights. With just 30 minutes of preparation and cooking time, you can enjoy these flavorful bites paired with your favorite dipping sauces like sweet chili or sriracha mayo. The unique presentation and delightful crunch will impress your guests, making them a must-try for any mushroom lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb enoki mushrooms
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup potato starch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
- 3/4 cup cold sparkling water
- Neutral oil (for frying)
- Salt (for seasoning)
- Furikake (for seasoning)
- Sweet chili sauce (for serving)
- Sriracha mayo (for serving)
Instructions
- Trim and slice the enoki mushrooms into thin layers.
- Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a wire rack for draining.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, potato starch, baking powder, and seasonings. Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water until smooth.
- Dredge each bunch of mushrooms in the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Drain on the wire rack.
- Season immediately with salt and furikake; serve with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 fried enoki mushrooms (50g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg