Enokitake Mushroom

When cooking with enokitake mushrooms, people often get mixed up with how to clean and prepare them. Since these mushrooms are grown in a sterile environment, they're generally quite clean. Therefore, it's not necessary to wash them. Simply trimming off the base and separating individual mushrooms is enough. Many people also cook enokitake mushrooms for too long which makes them lose their crunchy texture. A quick stir fry or a brief sauté is all they need. Overcooking can also diminish their nutritional value. A common mistake is to try and substitute standard mushrooms for enokitake in recipes. Although they're both fungi, enokitake has a unique, slightly sweet taste that other mushrooms simply can't replicate. For getting the most out of enokitake mushrooms, remember one little known trick: the flavors of enokitake love to mingle with soy sauce, ginger, and garlic. Sautéing them with these ingredients brings out their flavor wonderfully well. Another tip is not to limit these gentle mushrooms to Asian recipes. You can easily toss a handful of enokitake mushrooms into a Western-style tomato-based pasta sauce, for instance. Their delicate flavor and crunchy texture make a fantastic addition to a wide range of dishes.