Crisp and Refreshing Enoki Mushroom Cold Salad Recipe
The Ultimate Enoki Mushroom Cold Salad That’s Uniquely Delicious!
Discover a new way to enjoy healthy enoki mushrooms! This enoki mushroom cold salad, with its delightful crisp texture and sweet and tangy dressing, is a crowd-pleaser for all ages. We’ll guide you through it with detailed and friendly instructions on Mangae Recipes. : ) All the recipes in the world, Mangae Recipes.
Main Ingredients- 2 packs Enoki mushrooms (trim off the base)
- 1/2 medium Onion (thinly sliced)
- 4 sticks Imitation crab meat (pulled into shreds)
- 1/2 Tbsp Coarse salt (for blanching enoki mushrooms)
Sweet & Tangy Dressing- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Honey or corn syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Mustard paste (adjust to preference)
- 1 Tbsp Cooking wine or sake (removes odor and enhances flavor)
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp Vinegar
- 1 Tbsp Honey or corn syrup (adjust sweetness to taste)
- 1/2 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp Mustard paste (adjust to preference)
- 1 Tbsp Cooking wine or sake (removes odor and enhances flavor)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, prepare your ingredients. Peel and thinly slice the onion. Shred the imitation crab meat (or crab sticks) along its natural grain. Rinse the enoki mushrooms under running water, then trim off the hard base with a knife. Gently separate the mushrooms into individual strands.
Step 2
Soak the thinly sliced onion in cold water for about 10 minutes. This step helps to remove the pungent, sharp flavor of the onion, making it much milder and more pleasant to eat. After soaking, drain the onion thoroughly in a colander.
Step 3
Bring a pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the coarse salt and then carefully add the enoki mushrooms. Blanch them for just 30 seconds to 1 minute. Be careful not to overcook them, as they can become mushy! Immediately rinse the blanched mushrooms under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool them down. Gently press them to squeeze out excess water. Avoid squeezing too hard, as this can cause the mushrooms to clump together.
Step 4
Now, let’s make the delicious dressing! In a bowl, combine the soy sauce, vinegar, honey (or corn syrup), minced garlic, mustard paste, and cooking wine (or sake). Whisk or stir well until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the dressing is smooth.
Step 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the blanched enoki mushrooms, the drained sliced onion, and the shredded imitation crab meat. Pour the prepared sweet and tangy dressing evenly over the ingredients. Gently toss everything together to coat well. This simple mixing step completes your delicious enoki mushroom cold salad! For an even more refreshing taste, chill the salad in the refrigerator for a while before serving.
