Description
Fried Enoki Mushrooms are a delightful and addictive snack that will elevate any gathering or movie night. These crispy, golden bites offer a satisfying crunch and an umami-rich flavor that keeps you reaching for more. With a simple list of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a gourmet treat ready in no time. Perfect as an appetizer or a side dish, these fried mushrooms pair beautifully with savory dipping sauces like sweet chili or sriracha mayo. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make recipe that delivers on taste and texture!
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
- Additional salt
- Furikake
- Sweet chili sauce
- Sriracha mayo
Instructions
- Prepare the enoki mushrooms by trimming the dirt end and slicing them vertically into thin layers.
- In a heavy-bottomed pot, heat neutral oil to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine flour, potato starch, baking powder, and spices in a mixing bowl; whisk in cold sparkling water until smooth.
- Dip each bunch of enoki mushrooms into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
- Fry in small batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown; remove with a spider strainer and place on a wire rack.
- Season with additional salt and furikake, then serve with dipping sauces.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10 fried enoki mushrooms (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg