Description
A quick and flavorful Spicy Enoki Mushroom dish featuring tender enoki mushrooms cooked in a savory Korean-inspired sauce with gochugaru, sesame oil, and garlic. Perfect as a spicy side or appetizer, this recipe is simple to prepare and packed with umami and heat.
Ingredients
Scale
Enoki Mushrooms
- 1 pack enoki mushrooms (about 5 oz)
Sauce and Seasonings
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp gochugaru (Korean red chili flakes)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp water
Garnish
- 1/2 green onion, chopped
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Mushrooms: Trim the roots off the enoki mushrooms and separate them into smaller bundles to ensure even cooking and easy serving.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, gochugaru, sesame oil, minced garlic, sugar, and water, mixing well to meld the flavors.
- Cook Mushrooms: Heat the sauce mixture in a pan over medium heat, then add the enoki mushroom bundles. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring gently, until the mushrooms become tender and infused with the spicy sauce.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, and serve warm or at room temperature as a flavorful side dish or appetizer.
Notes
- Enoki mushrooms cook very quickly, so avoid overcooking to maintain their delicate texture.
- Adjust gochugaru quantity to your preferred spice level.
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice or as a banchan (side dish) in Korean meals.
- For a vegan version, ensure your soy sauce is gluten-free and contains no animal additives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Korean
Keywords: Spicy Enoki Mushroom, Korean side dish, gochugaru recipe, easy mushroom recipe, Korean banchan, mushroom appetizer
