red oil mushroom recipe

How to Make Spicy Red Oil Enoki Mushrooms: A Simple Guide

Spicy Red Oil Enoki Mushrooms, a popular Sichuan-inspired dish, tantalizes taste buds with its numbing spice, aromatic garlic, and tender-crisp texture. Here’s an easy, step-by-step guide to recreate this restaurant favorite at home.

Ingredients You’ll Need:

- 200g fresh enoki mushrooms, trimmed and washed

- 3-4 dried chili peppers (sliced for heat, adjust to taste)

- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced

- 1 tbsp Sichuan peppercorns (lightly toasted and ground)

- 3 tbsp cooking oil

- 1 tbsp light soy sauce

- 1 tsp dark soy sauce (for color)

- 1 tsp sugar (to balance flavors)

- 1 tbsp vinegar (optional, for brightness)

- Fresh cilantro or sesame seeds (for garnish)

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Prep the Mushrooms: Pat enoki mushrooms dry with a paper towel to prevent sogginess. If the base is tough, trim off the woody stem.

2. Heat the Oil: In a small pan, heat 3 tbsp of oil over medium-low heat. Add dried chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns, stir-frying gently until fragrant (about 1–2 minutes)—do not burn the spices.

3. Sauté Aromatics: Remove the oil from heat, let it cool slightly, then pour over minced garlic in a heatproof bowl. This infuses the oil with garlic flavor without browning it.

4. Combine and Season: In a mixing bowl, toss the enoki mushrooms with the infused oil, garlic, soy sauces, sugar, and vinegar (if using). Mix well until every strand is coated.

5. Serve and Garnish: Transfer to a plate, garnish with cilantro or sesame seeds, and enjoy immediately! For extra crunch, add a handful of crushed peanuts.

This dish is versatile—serve it as a side, appetizer, or a topping for rice. Adjust spice levels to your liking, and savor the perfect blend of heat, aroma, and texture!