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Crispy Garlic Enoki Mushrooms

Delicate enoki mushrooms transformed into crispy, golden strands with savory garlic and sesame flavors. Ready in under 20 minutes, this addictively delicious dish works perfectly as an appetizer, side dish, or topping for rice and noodles.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian Inspired
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 200 g enoki mushrooms about two standard packages
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil such as vegetable or avocado
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon green onions thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds for garnish

Equipment

  • Large nonstick skillet or cast iron pan
  • Sharp knife and cutting board
  • Small bowl for mixing sauce
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Paper towels
  • Serving plate

Method
 

  1. Cut off the root base of the enoki mushrooms, removing about one inch from the bottom. Gently separate the mushroom strands with your fingers.
  2. Spread the separated mushrooms on paper towels and pat them completely dry. Moisture is the enemy of crispiness.
  3. Combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and white pepper in a small bowl and whisk together.
  4. Place your skillet over medium high heat and add the neutral oil. Wait until the oil shimmers and moves easily across the pan, about 90 seconds.
  5. Add the enoki mushrooms to the hot pan in a single layer. Do not stir for 3 to 4 minutes, letting the bottom develop golden brown color.
  6. Use your spatula to gently flip sections of the mushrooms. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes until crispy on multiple sides.
  7. Push the mushrooms to one side of the pan and add the minced garlic to the empty space. Cook the garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant but not brown.
  8. Pour the prepared sauce over the mushrooms and garlic. Toss everything together quickly for about 30 seconds until the sauce coats the mushrooms evenly.
  9. Transfer the mushrooms to a serving plate immediately. Top with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve right away for best crispiness.

Notes

Do not overcrowd your pan. If cooking a large batch, work in two rounds to maintain high heat needed for proper crisping. Serve immediately as mushrooms lose crispiness as they sit. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in an air fryer at 375F for 3-4 minutes or in a dry skillet over high heat for 2 minutes.