# CRISPY ENOKI TEMPURA WITH HERBY AIOLI

Golden crispy enoki mushroom bites with a bright garlicky, dill and basil aioli.

- Cuisine: Japanese
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 pack enoki mushrooms
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 can cold beer
- oil
- flakey salt
- 1 large egg yolk
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.75 cup olive oil
- 3 minced garlic cloves (mashed to a paste with salt)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- lemon juice

## Instructions

1. Trim stems from 1 pack enoki mushrooms and separate into smaller, bite-sized clusters, spreading them flat for even coating.
2. Whisk 1 cup all-purpose flour, 3/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon sugar, and 2 teaspoons kosher salt in a bowl.
3. Slowly pour in 1 can cold beer while whisking until just combined (batter should be slightly lumpy).
4. Heat oil to 275°F.
5. Dip flattened enoki clusters into batter, then place between your index and middle finger and slide off excess batter.
6. Fry until golden and crispy (2-3 minutes).
7. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate and season with flakey salt.
8. To make the garlic herb aioli, whisk 1 large egg yolk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice in a bowl.
9. Slowly drizzle in 3/4 cup olive oil while whisking constantly until thick and emulsified.
10. Add 3 minced garlic cloves (mashed to a paste with salt), 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil, and another squeeze of lemon juice.
11. Taste and adjust seasoning.
12. Let sit 15 minutes before serving.

## Equipment

- bowl
- oil
- paper towel-lined plate

## Tips

- When making the tempura batter, whisk until just combined; the batter should be slightly lumpy.
- For the aioli, let it sit for 15 minutes before serving.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdHysjxH/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/b98e91a8-8639-4bb2-bb40-f313f51ce5b6
- Extracted: 2026-05-06

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