Description
This enoki mushroom recipe delivers a quick, aromatic, and slightly spicy dish with delicate, chewy textures, perfect for busy weeknights. It’s a simple yet satisfying meal idea that’s easy to make and full of vibrant flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) enoki mushrooms (fresh, delicate texture is key; look for firm, white clusters)
- 3–4 scallions (for vibrant flavor and garnish; use both white and green parts)
- 2 tbsp chili-garlic sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) soy sauce (or tamari for a gluten-free option; adds essential umami)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted sesame oil (for depth of flavor)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) neutral oil (like canola or avocado, for cooking; a high smoke point is best)
- Optional: pinch of sugar (balances the chili-garlic sauce; brown sugar works well too)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Trim the root ends off the enoki mushrooms, separating them into smaller, manageable clusters. Slice scallions, keeping the white and green parts separate.
- Heat Your Pan: In a large 12-inch skillet or wok, heat 1 tbsp neutral oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers lightly.
- Sauté Scallions: Add the white parts of the scallions to the pan and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant and slightly softened.
- Add Enoki: Add the prepared enoki mushrooms to the hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, tossing gently with tongs, until they soften and release some moisture. (If they start to stick, add another teaspoon of neutral oil.)
- Stir in Flavor: Reduce heat to medium. Carefully add the chili-garlic sauce, soy sauce, and toasted sesame oil. If using, sprinkle in a pinch of sugar. Toss everything together to coat the mushrooms evenly.
- Finish & Serve: Continue to cook for another 1-2 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to lightly cling to the mushrooms. Remove from heat immediately. Stir in the green parts of the scallions just before serving to retain their crispness and bright color.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use tamari instead of regular soy sauce. To boost protein, add 4 oz (115g) diced firm tofu, cooked shrimp, or shredded chicken at the end. For extra greens, wilt in a handful of fresh spinach or thinly sliced bok choy at the last minute. For kids or less spice, serve their portion before adding the full amount of chili-garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 110 g
- Calories: 180 calories
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: easy dinner, weeknight meal, enoki mushrooms, chili-garlic, stir-fry, Asian, fast recipe, healthy, vegetarian