Description
Enoki mushrooms with a flavorful garlic and scallion sauce make a delicious Asian-inspired side dish or appetizer. This vegan dish is quick and easy to prepare, perfect for those who love the umami flavors of mushrooms.
Ingredients
Scale
Enoki Mushrooms:
- 2 bundles enoki mushrooms, trimmed and cleaned
Garlic & Scallion Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 scallions, finely chopped (white and green parts separated)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
- Pinch of white pepper (optional)
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Enoki Mushrooms: Trim the root ends from the enoki mushrooms and separate them slightly. Steam over boiling water for 5 to 6 minutes until just tender.
- Make Garlic & Scallion Sauce: Heat vegetable oil in a saucepan. Sauté garlic and white parts of scallions until fragrant. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, water, and white pepper. Simmer for 1 minute.
- Assemble Dish: Drain mushrooms and pour hot sauce over them. Garnish with green scallions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or chili oil to the sauce.
- Pair with rice, noodles, or grilled proteins.
- If you don’t have a steamer, microwave mushrooms with water covered for 2 to 3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
