Description

enoki mushroom = enok = enokidake = enokitake = golden needle mushroom = golden mushroom = snow puff mushroom = velvet foot mushroom = velvet stem mushroom = winter mushroom Pronunciation: eh-NO-kee Notes: Enoki mushrooms have a delicate fruity flavor. They're usually served raw. Substitutes: oyster mushroom OR white mushroom

Flavor, Preparation & Cooking: Enoki mushrooms have a mild but delightful flavor and a pleasantly crunchy texture. Cut off and discard the bottom of the cluster of mushrooms (up to the point where individual mushroom stems can be separated). No washing is necessary. The stems are generally left long. Traditionally, enoki is lightly cooked, and served in soups or in stir-fries with vegetables and meat. Too much cooking can make the stems tough and stringy. Enoki is often added uncooked to fresh salads and sandwiches, although cooking does make the mushrooms much easier to digest and renders the nutritional and medicinal components more available for assimilation by the body.