Enoki mushrooms contain 90% water, but flash-frying at 375°F for 45 seconds creates impossible crispiness without oil absorption.
Crispy Fried Enoki Mushrooms
Delight in the crunch of these golden enoki mushrooms, perfectly fried to a tantalizing crisp! Coated in a light batter and paired with a zesty spicy mayo, they make for an irresistible snack or appetizer. Get ready to savor every bite of this savory treat!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1 tsp lime juice (5 ml)
- 2 packs enoki mushrooms
- dried parsley (for garnish)optional
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water (or as needed) (120 ml)optionalor as needed
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (2.5 ml)
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch (60 ml)
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour (62.5 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (1.25 ml)
- 1 tsp paprika (5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp salt (2.5 ml)
- pinch of salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1–2 tsp chili sauce (5 ml)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (45 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the enoki mushrooms by trimming the ends and separating them.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 3
Gradually add cold water to the dry ingredients until a batter forms.
- 4
Dip the enoki mushrooms into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- 5
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the mushrooms until golden and crispy.
- 6
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- 7
For the spicy mayo, mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- 8
Serve the crispy enoki mushrooms with spicy mayo and garnish with dried parsley.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Maintain oil temperature at 340-350°F for enoki mushrooms because their delicate structure cooks in 60-90 seconds, and higher temps will burn the coating before the mushrooms are properly dehydrated.technique340-350°F
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of all-purpose flour to cornstarch in your batter because cornstarch creates 30% more crispiness by forming a lighter, more porous coating that shatters when bitten.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Keep your batter water ice-cold (35-40°F) and add it gradually to prevent gluten development, which would create a chewy coating instead of the desired crispy shell.technique35-40°F
- ✓Separate enoki clusters into groups of 8-12 stems before battering because larger bundles trap steam in the center, preventing even cooking and creating soggy spots.technique8-12 stems
- ✓Drain fried enoki on a wire rack instead of paper towels for 2-3 minutes to prevent steam condensation from softening the bottom of your crispy coating.equipment2-3 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Enoki mushrooms contain 90% water, but flash-frying at 375°F for 45 seconds creates impossible crispiness without oil absorption.
Crispy Fried Enoki Mushrooms
Delight in the crunch of these golden enoki mushrooms, perfectly fried to a tantalizing crisp! Coated in a light batter and paired with a zesty spicy mayo, they make for an irresistible snack or appetizer. Get ready to savor every bite of this savory treat!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(4)
- 1 tsp lime juice (5 ml)
- 2 packs enoki mushrooms
- dried parsley (for garnish)optional
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water (or as needed) (120 ml)optionalor as needed
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1/2 tsp baking powder (2.5 ml)
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch (60 ml)
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour (62.5 g)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(4)
- 1/4 tsp black pepper (1.25 ml)
- 1 tsp paprika (5 ml)
- 1/2 tsp salt (2.5 ml)
- pinch of salt
🍯Sauces & Condiments(2)
- 1–2 tsp chili sauce (5 ml)
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise (45 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Prepare the enoki mushrooms by trimming the ends and separating them.
- 2
In a bowl, mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and paprika.
- 3
Gradually add cold water to the dry ingredients until a batter forms.
- 4
Dip the enoki mushrooms into the batter, ensuring they are well coated.
- 5
Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the mushrooms until golden and crispy.
- 6
Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- 7
For the spicy mayo, mix mayonnaise, chili sauce, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.
- 8
Serve the crispy enoki mushrooms with spicy mayo and garnish with dried parsley.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Maintain oil temperature at 340-350°F for enoki mushrooms because their delicate structure cooks in 60-90 seconds, and higher temps will burn the coating before the mushrooms are properly dehydrated.technique340-350°F
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of all-purpose flour to cornstarch in your batter because cornstarch creates 30% more crispiness by forming a lighter, more porous coating that shatters when bitten.ingredient2:1 ratio
- ✓Keep your batter water ice-cold (35-40°F) and add it gradually to prevent gluten development, which would create a chewy coating instead of the desired crispy shell.technique35-40°F
- ✓Separate enoki clusters into groups of 8-12 stems before battering because larger bundles trap steam in the center, preventing even cooking and creating soggy spots.technique8-12 stems
- ✓Drain fried enoki on a wire rack instead of paper towels for 2-3 minutes to prevent steam condensation from softening the bottom of your crispy coating.equipment2-3 minutes