Steamed Enoki Mushrooms
A delicious and authentic sauces recipe for Steamed Enoki Mushrooms, prepared with traditional seasonings and techniques.
Ingredients
- • 1 bag (7 oz / 200 g) enoki mushrooms (tough ends removed and torn to thin bunches)
- • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- • Pinch of salt
- • 2 tablespoons peanut oil ((or vegetable oil))
- • 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- • 2 dried Chinese chilli peppers (sliced (or bird’s eye chilli peppers))
- • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
- • 1 spring onions (sliced)
- • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Preparation Steps
Prepare the steamer by heating 2” (5cm) water over medium-high heat until boiling.
Spread the enoki mushrooms on a plate that can fit in your steamer. Sprinkle the mushrooms evenly with the sugar and pinch of salt.
Heat oil in a small frying pan over medium heat until hot. Add the garlic and chilli peppers. Stir to mix thoroughly, until the garlic just starts to turn golden. Immediately pour the hot sauce over the mushrooms.
Steam the enoki mushrooms for 6 minutes, or until turning tender. Once done, transfer the plate to your kitchen counter.
Drizzle with light soy sauce and sesame oil. Sprinkle the spring onions over it. Serve as an appetizer. Stir gently to mix well before eating.