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Enokidake | ||
 Known under enoki mushroom, is a beautiful whitish-yellow mushrooms. These mushrooms have 5-inch long stems topped by tiny round caps. They are mild-flavored, have a pleasant crispness and aroma. When enokidake get old, the caps discolor, the stems sag, and the package smells like something fermenting. Cut off the spongy base about one and a half inches from the bottom and rinse the mushrooms in a colander before using. Enokidakes are used in soups and one-pot dishes, and are excellent in salads or in stir-fried dishes. Fresh enokidake keeps in a sealed plastic package for about a week in the refrigerator. They are available canned, but fresh is much better. |