Description
Fried Enoki Mushrooms are a light and crispy snack or appetizer made by coating delicate mushroom clusters in a seasoned batter and frying them until golden. They’re quick, crunchy, and pair beautifully with dipping sauces like sweet chili or sriracha mayo.
Ingredients
- 1 lb enoki mushrooms
- 1/2 cup (60 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (55 g) potato starch
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp white pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp five spice powder
- 3/4 cup cold sparkling water (adjust for consistency)
- Neutral oil for frying (vegetable, canola, or avocado)
- Garnish: salt and furikake
- Dipping sauces: sweet chili sauce, sriracha mayo
Instructions
- Trim 1 inch off root ends of enoki mushrooms and separate into 1/4-inch clusters.
- Heat 2–3 inches of oil in a heavy pot to 375°F (190°C). Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, potato starch, baking powder, salt, white pepper, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne, and five spice powder.
- Stir in cold sparkling water until a smooth, slightly thin batter forms.
- Dip mushroom clusters into batter, letting excess drip off.
- Fry in small batches for 1–2 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on wire rack.
- Sprinkle with salt and furikake. Serve immediately with dipping sauces.
Notes
- Use cornstarch instead of potato starch if preferred.
- Add onion powder, ginger powder, or cumin for extra flavor.
- Increase cayenne for spicier results.
- Serve with lemon juice for a bright finish.
- Best served fresh but can be reheated in oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
