Enoki Mushroom Recipe With a 5-Ingredient Ginger Scallion Sauce

Name: Enoki Mushroom Recipe With a 5-Ingredient Ginger Scallion Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 (400-gram) pack enoki mushrooms; water (for blanching); 1 tablespoon neutral oil; 1 stalk spring onions or scallion (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon thumb-sized ginger (minced); 2 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/4 piece Knorr Chicken Cube

This enoki mushroom recipe keeps things lightning fast. It’s built on a quick blanch that keeps the mushrooms tender with a satisfying bite. Then the real flavor hits: a hot ginger scallion sauce seeps into every piece, bringing a savory, aromatic punch with a hint of nuttiness from sesame oil. It eats clean but doesn’t fall flat. You’re done in 20 minutes, yet it delivers the kind of flavor you’d expect at your favorite Asian restaurant.

Tips

Be gentle when handling enoki mushrooms. They can easily fall apart or get mushed.

20 min.
2 People
Easy

Ingredients

1 (400-gram) pack enoki mushrooms
water (for blanching)
1 tablespoon neutral oil
1 stalk spring onions or scallion (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon thumb-sized ginger (minced)
2 tablespoon sesame oil
1/4 piece Knorr Chicken Cube

Cooking Method

Prepare the Enoki Time: 5 minutes Cut off around 1 inch of the enoki mushroom root. Using your fingers, gently separate into bite-sized clusters. Rinse under cold water and drain well. Tip: Handle gently to keep the strands intact and avoid breaking the delicate texture.
Blanch the Enoki Mushrooms Time: 3 minutes Bring a pot of water to a boil over high heat. Blanch the enoki mushrooms for 1 minute. Strain, then transfer to an ice bath for a few seconds. Drain and place in a shallow serving bowl. Tip: Prepare a bowl of ice-cold water ahead to quickly stop the cooking and keep that slight crunch.
Prepare the Ginger Scallion Sauce Time: 5 minutes Heat neutral oil in a small pan over medium heat. Sauté scallions and ginger for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant and lightly softened.
Finish and Serve Time: 2-3 minutes Add sesame oil and Knorr Chicken Cube to the pan. Stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and pour over the enoki mushrooms. Serve warm.
Prepare the sauce by heating up the neutral oil and sautéing the scallion and ginger for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant.
Add the sesame oil and crumbled Knorr Chicken Cube.
Take off the heat and pour on top of the enoki mushroom.
Serve and enjoy this lightly seasoned enoki mushroom.

What Are Enoki Mushrooms?

Enoki mushrooms are long, slender, and delicate with a mild flavor and a light, slightly crisp bite when cooked right. They’re commonly used in Asian dishes like hotpot, ramen, and soups where their texture can stand out. Because they’re subtle, they easily absorb whatever flavors you pair them with.

How to Prepare Enoki Mushrooms

Enoki mushrooms are usually sold in tight clusters with the base still attached. Start by trimming off the root end, then gently loosen the strands using your fingers. Give them a quick rinse and drain well, making sure they’re not holding excess water before cooking.

How to Serve These Enoki Mushrooms

This dish of enoki mushrooms with ginger scallion sauce fits right into an Asian-style spread. Serve it alongside dishes like Korean beef stew, lemon chicken, or garlic butter shrimp to balance saucier mains. It also works well with steamed rice or simple fried rice for an easy, complete meal.

What Else Can You Do with Enoki Mushrooms?

Wrap enoki in thin slices of pork or bacon and pan-fry until crisp for a savory appetizer. Add them to noodle soups like ramen for extra texture. You can also toss them into quick stir-fries or even tempura for a light, crispy side.