Description
Crispy Fried Enoki Mushroom Bites that Wow Your Taste Buds
Ingredients
Scale
- 200 grams Enoki mushrooms
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Potato starch (or cornstarch for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 teaspoon White pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder (or fresh minced garlic)
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 teaspoon Five spice powder
- 1 cup Cold sparkling water (adjust for consistency)
- 2–3 inches Neutral oil (for deep frying)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (for seasoning before serving)
- 2 tablespoons Furikake (Japanese seasoning)
- 1/2 cup Sweet chili sauce (for dipping)
- 1/2 cup Sriracha Mayo (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the Mushrooms: Slice the dirt end of the enoki mushrooms about 1 inch above the base, then cut them vertically into 1/4 inch thin layers.
- Heat the Oil: In a heavy-bottomed pot, gently heat about 2-3 inches of neutral oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the Batter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, potato starch, baking powder, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, and five spice powder. Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water until the batter is smooth.
- Dredge the Mushrooms: Coat the mushrooms individually in the batter, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Fry to Perfection: Carefully add the battered mushrooms into the hot oil and fry for about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown.
- Season and Serve: Sprinkle the fried mushrooms with a pinch of salt and furikake. Serve alongside sweet chili sauce and sriracha mayo.
Notes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep frying
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg