What are Enoki mushrooms?

Enoki mushrooms are thin white mushrooms used often in East Asian cuisines like Japanese and Chinese cuisine. They have a mild flavor that takes on the flavor of whatever seasoning is used, making them a popular mushroom in soups, salads, and grilling. They are also called golden needle mushrooms due to their long, stringy, and needle-like shape. They can be easily found at most Asian grocery stores.

What does Enoki mushroom taste like?

Enoki mushrooms have mild flavors with a slightly crunchy texture. If eaten in soups, they are soft with a slightly chewy texture. If grilled, the mushrooms turn lightly crispy and taste earthy and smokey. If stir-frying, especially when adding garlic, the mushrooms turn tender and take on full flavors of whatever seasonings are used.

What do you eat enoki mushrooms with?

Enoki mushrooms are light mushrooms that take on flavors of what seasonings are used, making them great for soups, stir-fries, and grilling. They are also great on salads, but lightly cook them before serving to reduce negative food reactions. They can be easily found at most Asian grocery stores.

Are Enoki mushrooms good for you?

Yes! Enoki has many healthful benefits. Enoki mushrooms contain nutritional values and vitamins that help reduce inflammation, boost your immune system, slow down cancer cells, and support heart and brain functions. Check out the full benefits of Enoki mushrooms here.

What's the origin of the Enoki mushrooms?

Enokitake is a Japanese word for mushroom, where the name comes from. Enoki mushrooms are popular in Japanese and Chinese cuisine, especially in soups, hot pots, and stir-fries.

Is it okay to eat raw Enoki mushrooms?

No. Like all other mushrooms, they should be washed and cooked thoroughly before eating to reduce the chances of food poisoning from Listeria and other harmful bacteria.

Bacon Wrapped Grilled Enoki Mushrooms (With Thai Chili Dipping Sauce)

Name: Bacon Wrapped Grilled Enoki Mushrooms (With Thai Chili Dipping Sauce)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients: 1 pound thick-cut bacon, sliced in half; 14-16 oz Enoki mushroom, roots trimmed, then separated into 1x1 inch clum for wrapping.; 1-2 tablespoons oil for brushing the mushrooms on the grill; 1 whole head of garlic, lightly crushed and sliced in half; 1 hot chili pepper per wrap. Optional; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoon cilantro, chopped small; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1/4 cup shallot, chopped small

Description

Bacon wrapped grilled enoki mushrooms (with spicy Thai dipping sauce) are the perfect party appetizer to share with your guests. Prepare yourself for flavor explosions!

Ingredients

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For the grill

1 pound thick-cut bacon, sliced in half
14-16 oz Enoki mushroom, roots trimmed, then separated into 1x1 inch clum for wrapping.
1-2 tablespoons oil for brushing the mushrooms on the grill
1 whole head of garlic, lightly crushed and sliced in half
1 hot chili pepper per wrap. Optional

For the Thai chili dipping sauce

2 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
3 tablespoon cilantro, chopped small
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1/4 cup shallot, chopped small

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Instructions

Make the sauce by adding minced Thai chilis, garlic, shallot, cilantro, fish sauce, lime juice, sugar, and water. Set aside.
Wash the mushrooms well with water. Cut the bottom part of the enoki mushrooms with a sharp knife and discard the root. Separate the clusters of the mushrooms into 1x1 inch pieces for wrapping.
Start the wrapping process by combining the mushrooms, garlic, and chilis on top of a half-sliced piece of bacon. Roll the wrapped mushrooms tightly, then thread them through the skewers. Using 4-5 pieces of the mushrooms per skewer is best for keeping the grilling temperature evenly.
Finish wrapping the mushrooms with the rest of the ingredients. Place them on a large rimmed baking sheet. You'll have yourself a beautifully wrapped bacon bouquet!
Turn the grill to medium heat. Before grilling, brush a small amount of oil on the mushrooms to prevent them from burning on the grill. Do this on both sides of the mushrooms.
Grill the mushrooms between 5-10 minutes per side on medium heat, depending on how well you like your mushroom. Grill a bit Longer if you like your food on the well-done side. That's it, enjoy! Placed the finished Enoki mushrooms on a serving platter and served with the sauce.

Notes

Feel free to skip the crushed garlic or chilis in the wraps if you don't want these ingredients in your mushrooms.
Add green onions, sliced shallots, or cilantro stems to increase the flavor!
For a more charred taste on the mushroom, press the bacon part of the wrap with your tongs to squeeze out the bacon fat causing the flame to quickly charr the mushrooms.
Bring plenty of paper towels with you when grilling the mushrooms. They are handy to have while grilling.

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Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 15
Category: Appetizer
Method: Grill
Cuisine: Thai