noun
- A small, delicate edible mushroom with a long thin stem and tiny white or golden cap, commonly used in Asian cuisine.
Usage: Also spelled enoki or enoki mushroom; Japanese origin; Often used in soups, stir-fries, and hot pots
Examples
- The miso soup was garnished with a handful of delicate enokidake mushrooms.
- Enokidake mushrooms add a subtle umami flavor to hot pot dishes.
- She bought fresh enokidake at the Asian market for her stir-fry.
- The enokidake's thin stems and small caps make them visually distinctive.
- Many Japanese restaurants feature enokidake in their traditional noodle soups.