Crispy Fried Enoki Mushrooms with Spicy Mayo
Crispy Fried Enoki Mushrooms with Spicy Mayo
Ingredients
For the Crispy Fried Enoki
- 2 packs enoki mushrooms
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (60 g)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch, (30 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup cold water, (120 ml), or as needed
- oil, for frying
For the Spicy Mayo
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Take 2 packs of enoki mushrooms. Cut off the root ends of the enoki mushrooms. Separate the enoki mushrooms into smaller, individual clusters.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the dry ingredients: 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Gradually add 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water (or as needed) to the dry mixture while continuously whisking to form a smooth batter.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Heat oil in a pan suitable for frying. The oil should be deep enough for shallow frying, covering about half the height of the enoki clusters.
⏱️ 2 min
- 5
Dip each enoki mushroom cluster into the prepared batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess batter to drip off before carefully placing the coated mushrooms into the hot oil.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Fry the enoki mushrooms until they are golden brown and crispy. Flip the mushrooms to ensure even cooking and browning on all sides. Once golden and crispy, remove the fried enoki mushrooms from the oil and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 8 min
- 7
In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 to 2 teaspoons chili sauce, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min
- 8
Serve the crispy fried enoki mushrooms immediately with the prepared spicy mayo for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Fried Enoki Mushrooms with Spicy Mayo
For the Crispy Fried Enoki
- 2 packs enoki mushrooms
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, (60 g)
- 1/4 cup cornstarch, (30 g)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup cold water, (120 ml), or as needed
- oil, for frying
For the Spicy Mayo
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon chili sauce, to 2 teaspoons
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Take 2 packs of enoki mushrooms. Cut off the root ends of the enoki mushrooms. Separate the enoki mushrooms into smaller, individual clusters.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
In a medium-sized bowl, combine the dry ingredients: 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup (30 g) cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Whisk the dry ingredients together until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Gradually add 1/2 cup (120 ml) cold water (or as needed) to the dry mixture while continuously whisking to form a smooth batter.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Heat oil in a pan suitable for frying. The oil should be deep enough for shallow frying, covering about half the height of the enoki clusters.
⏱️ 2 min - 5
Dip each enoki mushroom cluster into the prepared batter, ensuring it is fully coated. Allow any excess batter to drip off before carefully placing the coated mushrooms into the hot oil.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Fry the enoki mushrooms until they are golden brown and crispy. Flip the mushrooms to ensure even cooking and browning on all sides. Once golden and crispy, remove the fried enoki mushrooms from the oil and place them on a wire rack to drain excess oil.
⏱️ 8 min - 7
In a small bowl, combine 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 to 2 teaspoons chili sauce, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and a pinch of salt. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
⏱️ 3 min - 8
Serve the crispy fried enoki mushrooms immediately with the prepared spicy mayo for dipping.
⏱️ 2 min