cold tossed wood ear mushrooms

Wood ear mushrooms, often dubbed as the "King of Vegetarian Cuisine," boast numerous health benefits. They are known to nourish qi and blood, aid in weight loss, prevent cancer, alleviate constipation, and promote gastrointestinal health. Wood ear mushrooms contain anti-tumor compounds that enhance the body's immune system. Additionally, they are rich in vitamin K, which helps prevent thrombosis. Cold tossed cold tossed wood ear mushrooms is refreshing, delicious, and packed with nutrients, making it particularly suitable for consumption during the summer months.

5 Reviews
7 Comments
POSTED:31/05/2024
Level:Easy
Yield:1-2 servings
Total:15 min
(includes chilling time)
Active:10 min

Many people enjoy eating cold tossed wood ear mushrooms, but it's important to pay attention to some key techniques when making it. Once you've mastered these skills, you'll find it easy to prepare! Let's learn together!


1、Can wood ear mushrooms be directly blanched in boiling water?

It's not advisable to blanch wood ear mushrooms directly. Add an extra step: soak the wood ear mushrooms beforehand. Remember to use water at around 30 degrees Celsius or cold water. This way, the soaked wood ear mushrooms will expand well, maintaining a crisp and refreshing texture.


2、How can wood ear mushrooms be cleaned more thoroughly?

When soaking wood ear mushrooms, adding a bit of flour to the water helps better adhere to the impurities on the surface of the mushrooms, ensuring they are cleaner. Adding some salt also aids in accelerating the soaking process. Both steps are essential. Placing the mushrooms in a covered container and gently shaking it helps evenly distribute the water, promoting the soaking process.


3、How to keep the wood ear mushrooms crisp and crunchy in texture?

Adding a few drops of cooking oil when blanching wood ear mushrooms ensures a crispier texture. It's important not to blanch them for too long; they should be removed from the boiling water within 3 minutes. Otherwise, the mushrooms may become mushy and less enjoyable to eat.


I believe that once you've mastered these tips, you'll be able to quickly whip up an authentic cold tossed wood ear mushrooms. You can also adjust the seasoning quantities and add or change supplementary ingredients according to your own taste preferences. Now, let's get cooking together!

INGREDIENTS

MAIN INGREDIENTS

  • 100g dried wood ear mushrooms
  • 100g onion
  • 3g small chili peppers
  • 30g garlic
  • 40g cilantro
  • A pinch of salta

ACCESSORIES

  • 10g chili oil
  • 5g sesame oil

SEASONINGS

  • 15g light soy sauce
  • 30g rice vinegar

DIRECTIONS

STEP 1

Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms in cold water until rehydrated, then wash the accompanying vegetables thoroughly and set aside.

Rehydrate dried wood ear mushrooms in water, wash vegetables, set aside.

STEP 2

Slice the onion into strips, chop the small chili peppers into small rings, and cut the cilantro into small pieces.

Slice onion, chop chili peppers, and cut cilantro into small pieces.

STEP 3

Place the rehydrated wood ear mushrooms in a pot of boiling water and blanch for about three minutes. Remove from the boiling water and rinse with cold water, then drain well.

Blanch rehydrated wood ear mushrooms for 3 mins in boiling water; rinse with cold water.

STEP 4

Crush the garlic with a pinch of salt and transfer to a small bowl. Add the light soy sauce.

Crush garlic with salt, add light soy sauce to bowl.

STEP 5

Add the rice vinegar.

Instruction: Add rice vinegar to the dish.

STEP 6

Add the chili oil and sesame oil, and stir well to make the seasoning sauce.

Mix chili oil and sesame oil to create seasoning sauce.

STEP 7

Combine the sliced onion, cilantro, and small chili peppers with the wood ear mushrooms, then pour in the prepared seasoning sauce.

Tips:

In addition to the basic seasonings, you can also add some specialty ingredients according to personal preference, such as Sichuan peppercorn oil. This can add a unique flavor to the cold tossed wood ear mushrooms and enhance the overall taste.

Combine onion, cilantro, chili peppers, and wood ear mushrooms. Add seasoning sauce. Optional: Sichuan peppercorn oil for added flavor.

STEP 8

Stir well to combine.

Combine ingredients thoroughly.

STEP 9

Easy to make, convenient, light and delicious, and nutritious!

Easy, convenient, light, delicious, and nutritious recipe.

Recipe analyzer

  • Recipes: cold tossed wood ear mushrooms
  • Main Ingredients:8
  • Servings per recipe:1
  • Servings size:290 g
Nutritional Summary of Recipe
Amount per 288 g= 1 serving(s)
  • Energy (calories):524 kcal
    24%
  • Protein:13.5 g
    25%
  • Fat:16.45 g Why gray?
    34%
  • Carbohydrates:96.38 g
    39%
Calorie breakdown
  • Protein: 7%
    36 kcal
  • Fat: 28%
    145 kcal
  • Carbohydrates: 65%
    342 kcal
The chart shows the percentage of calories intake (energy) coming from the respective macronutrients (fats, protein and carbohydrates).
Omega 6 : Omega 3
1:1
20:1
10:1
Both fatty acids are essential, but nowadays the majority of western diets include excessive amounts of Omega 6 acid.

The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.

5 REVIEWS

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SpiceSizzleOctober 08, 2024

Is it necessary to soak the mushrooms in cold water?
reply:
October 10, 2024
Yes, cold water helps maintain the mushrooms' crisp texture.
SavorySensationShowcaseSeptember 24, 2024

This dish is a perfect blend of flavors and textures!
EpicureanEuphoriaSeptember 11, 2024

Each mouthful was a burst of fresh, spicy, and tangy goodness.
SavorySavorStudioAugust 29, 2024

Can I use fresh wood ear mushrooms instead of dried ones?
reply:
September 01, 2024
Yes, you can, but reduce the soaking time and adjust the seasoning to taste.
AmeliaJuly 31, 2024

Can you make an omelette and shred it?
WilliamJuly 18, 2024

Cold tossed wood ear mushrooms, crisp and refreshing, are a cool choice for the summer table.
SofiaMay 31, 2024

Cold fungus is a very healthy dish that is not only crunchy but also highly nutritious. The texture of fungus is like a marvelous mixture of crunchy texture and delicate touch. Each bite is like enjoying a wonderful dance of the taste buds that leaves a lasting impression.
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