Enoki Mushroom with Pork
In busy modern life, this dish has become a favorite family choice for its simplicity and delicious taste.
What is enoki mushroom?
Enoki mushroom is a white, slender mushroom that is commonly found in Japan, China, and other East Asian countries.
It has a unique appearance with separated caps and connected bases. It is often used in various dishes, adding a refreshing texture and a subtle flavor.
Enoki mushrooms are divided into two types: pure white and yellow. They are frequently used in hot pots, stir - fried dishes, etc.
Ingredient Analysis and Substitution Suggestions
Pork
It is recommended to choose pork tenderloin or plum blossom meat and cut it into thin strips against the grain. Remove the fascia. When using chicken thigh meat as a substitute, keep the subcutaneous fat layer to increase the moist feeling. For a vegetarian option, marinated dried tofu needs to be fried to get charred edges first.
Enoki Mushroom
The mushroom caps contain natural flavor - enhancing substances. Tear the mushrooms apart and stir - fry them alone until softened to drain out the moisture. This can prevent water from coming out during the stir - fry with meat and affecting the wok aroma.
Red Pepper
Choose bell peppers with thick flesh, remove the seeds and cut them into strips. Stir - fry quickly at low temperature to retain vitamin C. For those who dislike the raw pepper taste, you can use sliced cherry radishes as a raw base instead.
Cooking Wine
Pour the cooking wine along the edge of the wok before putting the meat in. High temperature can more thoroughly stimulate and remove fishy odors. When using rice wine as a substitute, choose a pure rice - fermented type without added sugar.
Cornstarch
Potato starch makes the coated meat look more transparent. Corn starch is prone to clumping. Adding half a teaspoon of oil when making the starch slurry can make it easier to spread smoothly.
Cilantro
Sprinkle it in and quickly stir three times before taking the dish out of the pot. Chopping the root part and stir - frying it first to release the aroma can enhance the flavor level.
Sesame Oil
Pour the sesame oil onto a spatula and pour it in a circular motion over the dish. Avoid dripping it directly on the surface of the ingredients to prevent uneven aroma distribution.
Egg White
Cold - stored eggs are easier to separate. Mix the egg white with the shredded meat until sticky, and then add the cornstarch. For a vegetarian option, yam mud needs to be steamed first to remove the mucus.
Why choose this dish?
Simple and efficient to prepare
No complex skills are required. Marinating the shredded pork can be done simultaneously with ingredient preparation. Stir - frying the dish over high heat throughout can be completed within 20 minutes, making it suitable for beginners to start cooking quickly.
Common and affordable ingredients
The main ingredients, pork and enoki mushrooms, are reasonably priced. The auxiliary ingredients are common household items, resulting in a low cost. It is suitable for daily meals or entertaining guests on short notice.
Rich in taste layers
The enoki mushrooms are slippery and tender, the shredded pork is fresh, tender and chewy, the red pepper is crisp and slightly sweet. The aroma of sesame oil and cilantro blend together. The texture ranges from soft and tender to crispy, fresh and flavorful without being greasy.
Flexible and diverse flavors
You can adjust the spiciness or umami according to your preferences, adapting to the eating habits of different regions. It has strong inclusivity.
INGREDIENTS
Main Ingredients
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·250g enoki mushrooms (remove the roots and break them apart)
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·120g pork (cut into thin shreds)
Additional Ingredients
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·10g red pepper (shredded)
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·20g cilantro (cut into sections)
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·10g green onion (shredded)
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·10g ginger (shredded)
Seasonings
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·5ml cooking wine
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·5ml light soy sauce
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·2g salt
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·1 egg white
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·5g cornstarch
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·30ml cooking oil
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·5ml sesame oil
COOKING STEP
Step 1
First, take out 120g of pork and cut it into thin shreds. Put them in a bowl and set aside.
Step 2
Then add 5ml of cooking wine, 5ml of light soy sauce, and 2g of salt. Stir well, then crack in 1 egg white and mix until the pork shreds are evenly coated with the seasonings.
Step 3
Add 5g of cornstarch and keep mixing until the pork shreds are smooth. Set aside to marinate for 5 minutes.
Step 4
While the pork is marinating, prepare the side dishes: Remove the roots of 250g of enoki mushrooms and break them apart. Shred 10g of red pepper, cut 20g of cilantro into sections, and shred 10g of green onion and 10g of ginger.
Step 5
After marinating for 5 minutes, heat the wok first, add 15ml of cooking oil. When the oil temperature rises, put in the enoki mushrooms, sprinkle 2g of salt, and quickly stir - fry until the enoki mushrooms become soft. Take them out and set aside.
Step 6
Leave some oil in the wok, add another 15ml of cooking oil. When the oil is 80% hot, add 10g of shredded ginger and 10g of shredded green onion, and quickly stir - fry until the aroma is strong.
Step 7
Then add the marinated pork shreds and quickly stir - fry until the pork shreds change color. Add 5ml of cooking wine and 5ml of light soy sauce, and continue to stir evenly to make the pork shreds absorb the seasonings.
Step 8
Next, add 10g of shredded red pepper and the stir - fried enoki mushrooms, and continue to stir evenly to ensure that the ingredients are fully mixed.
Step 9
Finally, add the chopped cilantro, drizzle 5ml of sesame oil, quickly stir evenly, turn off the heat, and transfer the dish to a plate.
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Secrets to Success
Temperature Control: Stir - fry in stages - First, use high heat to lock in the crispness of the enoki mushrooms, and then use medium heat to maintain the tenderness of the shredded pork.
Flavor Balance: Drizzle the sesame oil last. Its aroma is volatile when exposed to high heat, so add it 10 seconds before taking the dish out of the pot.
Consistency in Knife Skills: Keep the shredded pork and enoki mushrooms of similar thickness to ensure even heat distribution.
Pretreatment Skills: After washing the enoki mushrooms, drain them thoroughly. You can gently press them with kitchen paper to absorb the surface moisture.
Service Suggestions
It can be paired with rice or thin noodles for a simple family meal.
Friends who like spiciness can add some red peppers to increase the pungency.
The enoki mushrooms can be stir - fried until soft and tender, but if you prefer a crisp texture, you can shorten the stir - frying time slightly.
Creative Variations
Thai Flavor Version: Add lime juice and bird's eye chili peppers to bring in the spicy and fragrant flavors of Southeast Asia. Along with a handful of cilantro and basil leaves, the stir - fried enoki mushrooms and pork can instantly transform into a Thai street - style stir - fry. Served with a bowl of fragrant rice, it's sure to be eye - catching.
Japanese Simple Version: Replace cooking wine with sake and mirin. Sprinkle nori flakes and sesame seeds at the end. The sweet and light taste of enoki mushrooms combined with Japanese seasonings is light, fresh and particularly suitable as a bento dish.
Korean Spicy Version: Add chili paste and slices of rice cake, and sprinkle sesame leaves. It gives a strong sense of a Korean drama scene, being spicy and satisfying, and very good for enhancing the appetite. Served with kimchi, it becomes an authentic Korean stir - fry.
Italian Creative Version: Replace pork with prosciutto, add black pepper and rosemary. Finally, drizzle a little olive oil and sprinkle some Parmesan cheese to turn it into an Italian - style stir - fry.
Vegetarian Version: Replace shredded pork with shredded dried tofu and add shiitake mushroom powder to enhance the umami flavor. The taste is no less than the original version, and it's healthier and lower in fat.
Breakfast - Improved Version: Make it into a sandwich filling by adding lettuce and tomato slices. Transform the traditional stir - fry into a trendy breakfast, combining nutrition and deliciousness.
FAQs:
To avoid this situation in the future, you can choose to cut the enoki mushrooms into small pieces before eating, or cook them a little softer during stir - frying. This reduces their fibrous texture and makes the taste smoother.
Stir - frying until the enoki mushrooms are soft can also make them more flavorful and keep the texture dry instead of overly wet.
Salt and cooking wine can remove fishy odors. The egg white helps maintain the tenderness, and the cornstarch can form a protective layer on the surface of the meat, making it less likely to become tough during stir - frying and keeping the meat tender and smooth.
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