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Crispy Enoki Cheese

Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time13 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Author Yuto Omura
Servings 2 servings

Ingredients  

  • 200 g enoki mushrooms
  • 1 tsp olive oil for coating
  • 1 clove garlic grated - or garlic powder if you prefer
  • 1 tsp grated parmesan cheese or any powdered hard cheese
  • ½ tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu)
  • dry mixed herbs to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp potato starch (katakuriko) or cornstarch, tapioca starch
  • 1 tbsp olive oil for pan-frying
  • 4 tbsp preferred shredded melting cheese Gouda, Cheddar or similar

Toppings

Instructions 

  • Cut off the tough roots of 200 g enoki mushrooms, then tear them into smaller bundles and place them into a large mixing bowl.
    tearing enoki mushrooms into a mixing bowl
  • Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil over the enoki and toss until they're evenly coated.
    drizzling enoki mushrooms with oil
  • Add 1 clove garlic (grated), 1 tsp grated parmesan cheese, ½ tsp Japanese soy sauce (koikuchi shoyu), dry mixed herbs, and ground black pepper. Massage by hand until evenly distributed.
    enoki mushrooms sprinkled with dried mixed herbs in a mixing bowl
  • Add 2 tbsp potato starch (katakuriko) and mix again until all the enoki is fully coated.
    a hand holding a small glass bowl of potato starch above seasoned enoki mushrooms in a mixing bowl
  • Start heating a large skillet over medium and add 1 tbsp olive oil. Spread the oil evenly, then arrange the enoki in a single layer.
    starch dusted enoki mushrooms arranged in a single layer in a frying pan on the stove top
  • Cover the enoki with a sheet of foil or baking paper, then place something heavy and heatproof on top. Something like a pot of water is perfect, just make sure it fits snuggly in the pan to evenly press the enoki. Once you hear sizzling, set a timer for 5 minutes.
    a heavy pot placed over enoki mushrooms in a frying pan to help them crisp up
  • Flip and repeat on the other side for 4 minutes.
    crispy enoki mushrooms in a frying pan on the stove top
  • Flip again and sprinkle 4 tbsp preferred shredded melting cheese over the top.
    cheese sprinkled over crispy pan-fried enoki mushrooms in a frying pan on the stove
  • Let it melt slightly so that it sticks to the top, then flip again so that the cheese is in contact with the pan. Cook without a weight for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly and golden.
    crispy enoki mushrooms flipped to reveal golden top, cheese melting underneath
  • Flip onto a plate and cut it into pieces (I used a pizza cutter). Sprinkle with finely chopped green onions and serve with lemon wedges or tomato ketchup for dipping. Enjoy!
    Dipping a triangular piece of crispy enoki cheese into small glass bowl of ketchup

Notes

  • Don't wash the enoki mushrooms. They'll absorb water and become soggy during cooking.
  • Keep the heat at medium throughout cooking.
  • Don't move or peek under the foil during the first cooking phase.
  • Add cheese only after both sides are golden.
  • Serve immediately while hot and crispy.