Scientific Name: Flammulina velutipes
Enokitate or Enoki Mushrooms grow wildly in Japan, Vietnam, China and Korea. They grow on Mulberry, Persimmon, and Hackberry trees, these mushrooms are naturally orange-brown in color but due to cultivation, they end up being white. Enoki Mushrooms have long stems that can grow up to 5 inches and the cap is usually small. They have other names such as Golden Needle Mushrooms, Lily Mushrooms, Winter Fungus and Seafood Mushrooms.
Enoki Mushrooms are often found in Asian cuisines because they are known for their anti-cancer properties, They contain large amounts of protein, niacin, iron, selenium, calcium and potassium. Scientists and doctors continue to study Enoki Mushrooms because based on laboratory tests, they found out that it can be an important ingredient in vaccines to cure cancer - and that's a great news!
Dishes like Egg Soup with Enoki Mushrooms, Sautéd Enoki Mushrooms and Enoki Mushrooms with Cheese Casserole are just three of the many recipes you can prepare using this kind of mushroom. Like any other mushrooms, this can also be added as toppings on burgers and noodles. It can also be added in sauces for pastas.
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