noun
- plural of enokitake; small, delicate mushrooms with long thin stems and tiny caps, commonly used in Asian cuisine.
Usage: Also called enoki mushrooms or enoki.; Typically used in soups, stir-fries, and salads.; The singular form is 'enokitake' or 'enoki'.
Examples
- The chef added enokitakes to the miso soup for a delicate texture.
- Enokitakes are popular in Japanese and Korean cooking.
- These enokitakes have a mild, slightly sweet flavor.
- I bought fresh enokitakes at the Asian market for tonight's stir-fry.
- The enokitakes wilted quickly when added to the hot broth.