Description
Delicate enoki mushrooms coated in a spiced batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy—an easy, savory snack or appetizer ready in minutes.
Ingredients
8 oz enoki mushrooms, trimmed and separated into clusters
½ cup all-purpose flour
5 tablespoons cornstarch
¾ cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground white pepper
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground mustard (optional)
Neutral oil for frying (vegetable, canola, sunflower)
Instructions
- Trim the root ends of enoki mushrooms and slice into slabs while keeping clusters intact.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, all seasonings, and water until smooth and thick.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a frying pan to 350 °F (175 °C).
- Dip mushroom clusters in batter, allow excess to drip, and fry in batches for about 2 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with dipping sauce.
Notes
- Fry in small batches to maintain oil temperature and crispness.
- Add chili powder for extra spice or top with nutritional yeast after frying.
- Best served immediately for optimal texture.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Deep Frying
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/3 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
