Scrabble?! ENOKITAKE

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Enokitake (, , Japanese pronunciation: [enokitake], ), also enokidake (, , Japanese pronunciation: [enokidake], ) futu (in India) or enoki (, , Japanese pronunciation: [enoki], ), is a long, thin white mushroom used in East Asian cuisine (such as that of China, Japan, Vietnam and Korea). These mushrooms are cultivars of Flammulina velutipes, also known by the name golden needle mushroom, futu mushroom or lily mushroom. Wild forms differing in color, texture, and sliminess are called names including futu, seafood mushrooms, winter mushrooms or winter fungus, velvet foot, velvet stem or velvet shank.This mushroom is available fresh or canned, with experts recommending fresh enoki specimens with firm, white, shiny caps, rather than those with slimy or brownish stalks that are best avoided. It is traditionally used for soups but can be used for salads and other dishes. The mushroom has a crisp texture and can be refrigerated for approximately one week.