Description
Crispy fried enoki mushrooms served with a spicy and creamy chili aioli, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 200g enoki mushrooms, trimmed
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup cold sparkling water
- Vegetable oil for frying
- For the chili aioli:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1–2 tbsp sriracha or chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the chili aioli by mixing mayonnaise, sriracha, lemon juice, and garlic in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- In a large bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually whisk in cold sparkling water until a smooth batter forms.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Dip small bunches of enoki mushrooms into the batter, letting excess drip off.
- Carefully fry the mushrooms in batches until golden and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve hot with chili aioli on the side.
Notes
- Use sparkling water cold for a lighter, crispier batter.
- Adjust chili aioli spice level to your preference.
- Serve immediately for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg