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Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
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Seasons/Availability
Enoki Mushrooms are available year round.
Current Facts
The enoki has several other names including enokitake, enokidake, furry foot, nametake, yuki-motase, golden needle, winter mushroom, snow puff mushroom, velvet foot and velvet stem mushroom. The cultivated form of the enoki mushroom are different in appearance from the wild form. This is because the species is morphologically sensitive to light and carbon dioxide. In cultivation, the mushrooms remain pale right up until the spores mature. Because of this mushroom's delicate nature, enoki are harvested in bouquets to protect their vulnerable structure.
Description/Taste
Cultivated enoki are recognized by their almost pure white color and their long stems and small unexpanded caps. Enoki mushrooms can grow to five inches in length. Their texture is crunchy and firm, with a mild flavor and somewhat acidic finish.
Applications
Enoki mushrooms are mild-flavored and complement clean, simply prepared ingredients. Enoki are often used in Asian preparation of soups, fresh salads and noodle dishes. Pair with somen or soba noodles, soy, ginger, lemongrass, fresh herbs, seafood or poultry.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Chinese and Japanese have used the enoki mushroom in medicine, claiming it prevents and cures certain liver diseases and stomach ulcers. An anti-cancer compound found in some of the wood-decomposing fungi has been found in the enoki.
Geography/History
Enokis are both cultivated and found growing in the wild. The enoki grows in clusters on hardwoods, preferring aspen, elm and willow trees. Wild enokis are significantly different in appearance from the cultivated form as they are much larger and their coloring is earthen orange.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Enoki Mushrooms. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
Enoki Mushrooms are available year round.
Current Facts
The enoki has several other names including enokitake, enokidake, furry foot, nametake, yuki-motase, golden needle, winter mushroom, snow puff mushroom, velvet foot and velvet stem mushroom. The cultivated form of the enoki mushroom are different in appearance from the wild form. This is because the species is morphologically sensitive to light and carbon dioxide. In cultivation, the mushrooms remain pale right up until the spores mature. Because of this mushroom's delicate nature, enoki are harvested in bouquets to protect their vulnerable structure.
Description/Taste
Cultivated enoki are recognized by their almost pure white color and their long stems and small unexpanded caps. Enoki mushrooms can grow to five inches in length. Their texture is crunchy and firm, with a mild flavor and somewhat acidic finish.
Applications
Enoki mushrooms are mild-flavored and complement clean, simply prepared ingredients. Enoki are often used in Asian preparation of soups, fresh salads and noodle dishes. Pair with somen or soba noodles, soy, ginger, lemongrass, fresh herbs, seafood or poultry.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
The Chinese and Japanese have used the enoki mushroom in medicine, claiming it prevents and cures certain liver diseases and stomach ulcers. An anti-cancer compound found in some of the wood-decomposing fungi has been found in the enoki.
Geography/History
Enokis are both cultivated and found growing in the wild. The enoki grows in clusters on hardwoods, preferring aspen, elm and willow trees. Wild enokis are significantly different in appearance from the cultivated form as they are much larger and their coloring is earthen orange.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Catamaran | San Diego CA | 858-488-1081 |
| Brockton Villa Restaurant | San Diego CA | 858-454-7393 |
| Nobu | San Diego CA | 619-814-4124 |
| Under Belly | San Diego CA | 619-269-4626 |
| Marine Room | San Diego CA | 858-551-4676 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Crab Catcher La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-454-9587 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| San Diego Culinary Institute Inc. | La Mesa CA | 619-644-2100 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Enoki Mushrooms. One
is easiest, three is harder.| apple爱自己的博客 |
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冬瓜枸杞金针菇姜丝汤 |
| The Taste Space |
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Enoki Somen |
| 小凯◆食色记◆ |
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金针菇蒸粉丝 |
| 卤煮鲍鱼 |
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金针马蹄培根卷 |
| Kirsten's Recipes |
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Roasted Enoki Mushrooms Izakaya Style |
