Spicy Enoki Mushroom
Craving heat? This simple recipe delivers! Spicy Enoki Mushrooms offer a burst of flavor with a serious kick. Easy to make, perfect for spice lovers.
Servings: 1 person
Ingredients
- 1 pack Enoki Mushrooms Usually 200g
- Vegetable or Canola Oil For sauteing
Buldak Sauce Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Gochujang or Korean Pepper Paste
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Garlic
- 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
- Black Pepper To taste
- 2 tbsp Water
- 1-2 pcs Thai or Vietnamese Chili Peppers Chopped
- 1/2 tbsp Gochugaru Optional
- Sesame Seeds For garnish
Instructions
- Slice an inch off the bottom of the packaged enoki and discard it. Take the mushrooms out of the package and slice them flat but lengthwise to make 1/2-inch thin "sheets" of enoki for more surface to sear.
- Pick out any dirt from the mushooms and dunk each slice in water to clean while keeping them intact.
- Place pan on high heat, add a bit of oil, and sear the mushrooms on both sides. It will release water and because of the high heat, it will evaporate, then create golden brown sear marks.
- Meanwhile, combine gochujang, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, black pepper, hot chili peppers, and water, then mix thoroughly until if forms a uniform paste.
- Once the mushrooms are nicely golden brown, pour the sauce on top, spreading them out, covering every strand.
- Let the mushrooms simmer in the sauce until it has reduced and has been thoroughly absorbed.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, serve, and enjoy!