Wood ear mushroom

You don’t see this weird-looking dish every day and it's not very appealing at first glance, but this wood ear mushroom salad dish is literally on every menu in China.

This refreshing Wood Ear Mushroom Salad is served chilled. Bright and tangy with a light crunch from the mushrooms, this is a great side dish to serve on a hot day. The salad is simply seasoned with black vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Pair with rice and a protein for a complete meal!

Wood ear mushrooms are strange-looking fungi, but they are edible and have various benefits for health. They grow in many areas worldwide but are especially common in Asia, where they are widely cultivated and consumed. This article explains wood ears’ nutritional value, beneficial properties, and more. Read on for our in-depth guide.

Watch how to make it here Wood ear mushroom is one of the most commonly used mushrooms in Asian cooking. The texture is gelatinous and crunchy but with a mild flavor. It’s best enjoyed in soups or as a salad. Notes: Dried wood ear mushrooms can be found at most Asian markets or online here. […]

This Wood Ear Mushroom Salad is refreshing and packed with those crunchy wood ear mushrooms or black fungus with garlic oil, soy sauce, black vinegar, onions, cilantro, and some chiles for heat. This is a very simple and easy Chinese salad that’s perfect as a starter or side dish. This mushroom salad is also very easy to prepare and is best made in a big batch a day prior for the mushrooms to soak in all the flavours from the seasonings.

A savory, slightly sweet Asian-inspired salad made with wood ear mushrooms and asparagus, seasoned with citrus miso salad dressing.

Try these Wood Ear Mushroom Recipes for Chinese meals! Soups, salads, stir-fries & more - easy, authentic, and delicious!

Edible Fungus - "Wood Ear"

Standing out for their springy, crunchy texture, wood ear mushrooms are versatile and tasty! Learn how to rehydrate and make them into a delicious salad.

Auricularia Auricula-Judae is an edible Mushroom aka Wood Ear, Jew Ear & Jelly Ear Fungus. Identification is difficult but it does have health benefits.