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Crispy Fried Enoki Mushrooms

Crispy Fried Enoki Mushrooms with Spicy Mala Seasoning Recipe

Discover the flavor-packed Crispy Fried Enoki Mushrooms with spicy mala seasoning for a satisfying snack or appetizer.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Spices
  • 1 tablespoon Mala Spice Seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
Mushrooms and Coating
  • 8 ounce enoki mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Frying
  • Neutral oil (such as vegetable) for deep-frying
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • Ketchup, Japanese mayonnaise, or sweet Thai chile sauce for serving (optional)

Equipment

  • spice grinder
  • deep frying pan
  • mixing bowls
  • measuring spoons
  • tongs
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a spice grinder, combine Sichuan peppercorns, sweet paprika, cumin seeds, and coriander seeds. Grind into a fine powder to make the mala spice seasoning.
  2. In a bowl, coat the enoki mushrooms with all-purpose flour.
  3. In another bowl, mix cornstarch, baking powder, kosher salt, white pepper, garlic powder, and fine sea salt.
  4. Dip the floured mushrooms into the cornstarch mixture until well-coated.
Frying
  1. Heat neutral oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat for deep-frying.
  2. Fry the coated mushrooms in batches until golden and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
  3. Serve with ketchup, Japanese mayonnaise, or sweet Thai chile sauce, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure your oil is hot enough before frying to guarantee a crispy texture. Fry in small batches to avoid steaming the mushrooms.

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