After making spicy enoki mushrooms, I knew I had to come for black bean enoki mushrooms next. In comparison, these are a little saltier and much more umami-tasting. I am adding Buldak sauce but if you do not like spice, you can omit it. Try these for your next mukbang night!
Slice the brownish roots off the enoki mushrooms, leaving about 1 inch of the connected parts so they stay together. Rinse under cold tap water and then dry them in a salad spinner and blot dry with paper towels. Break each bundle into 3 or 4 smaller bundles.
In a small bowl, combine the water, soy sauce, onion powder, sugar, and Buldak sauce.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the mushrooms in batches (I had to do 2 batches) for 2-3 minutes until golden brown on both sides. Remove to a plate.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the skillet. Cook the garlic for 15 seconds, then add the black bean paste and cook for another minute. Add the sauce mixture and bring to a simmer.
Add back the enoki mushrooms, coat in the sauce, and simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce has reduced slightly. Serve immediately!
Notes
Korean Black Bean Paste: This is not the same as Chinese black bean paste. You will most likely have to go to a Korean specialty store to get this.