Irresistible Enoki Mushroom Ankake with Wasabi Recipe
What are enoki mushrooms and why is it good for you?
Enoki mushrooms are long, thin mushrooms with small caps and a delicate texture.
They are low in calories and fat, high in fiber and essential nutrients like potassium, copper, and vitamin B5.
my relationship with wasabi
when i was a kid i hated wasabi.
i think most kids do and some adults too. could that be you?
it definitely didnt help that most of the wasabi i got to eat was the fake kind – made with horseradish and green food coloring.
and dont be fooled, just because it’s a product of japan or appears to have japanese writing… it doesnt mean that it’s the real thing.
honwasabi (本わさび true wasabi in japanese) is a different thing all together.
which i learned as i got to try it in japan and also when visiting hawaii where it was served with sushi.
while tube and powdered wasabi are easy to find, they may get a pass for most situations, but if you’ve had the real thing you know there’s no substitute.
kinda like champagne from champagne france and sparkling wine from anywhere else, it’s just not the same… which if you didnt know, maybe consider reading the book real food, fake food to learn more
but dont take it from me or anyone else, if you’re up for finding out for yourself, consider getting fresh wasabi.
perhaps your relationship with it may change and you may soon discover that you enjoy it, just like me!
here are a few places you may be able to order from-
half moon bay wasabi
the wasabi store
if you’ve never had the real thing, you might be in for a tasty and slightly spicy surprise.
check out this post to learn more about wasabi- You probably haven’t tasted real wasabi and here’s why
cooking with wasabi
Wasabi is best enjoyed uncooked and freshly grated. Wasabi has a very delicate flavor and aroma that is extremely delicate and short lived. You’ll need to grate and immediately use it as soon as possible to experience the full intensity of authentic wasabi.
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Enoki Mushroom Recipe ankake with wasabi (slightly spicy)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 bunch white enoki mushrooms, bottom removed
- 1 bunch brown enoki mushrooms, bottom removed
- ½ bunch of chard, stems cut the lengthwise + 1 cup leaves chopped
- 3 cups vegetable broth
- 2 tsps soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp mirin
- 2 Tbsps sake
- 2 Tbsps potato starch dissolved in ¼ cup water
- 1–2 Tbsps wasabi paste
Instructions
- Heat a medium size sauce pan and vegetable broth to a gentle simmer.
- Add chard stem pieces and enoki mushrooms broken apart to pot, cook for 5-10 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, mirin, sake and cook for two minutes to evaporate alcohol.
- Add starch and stir to evenly thicken.
- Serve immediately on top of a hot bowl of rice or as a side
have you tried using wasabi in your cooking yet ?
now you have another delicious way of enjoying japanese enoki mushrooms – with wasabi!
which do you think you’d try first?
this one or the enoki mushroom namul that you learned about in the last post ?
lmk in the comments!
