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Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

Easy and comforting Chinese side dish made with Chinese wood ear mushrooms.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 63 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup dried wood ear mushrooms
  • a small bunch of coriander
  • 1/4 middle size onion
Seasonings
  • 2 garlic clove , chopped
  • 1 fresh Thai chili pepper , cut into small pieces
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable cooking oil
  • 3 spring onion white , cut into small sections
  • 1 tbsp. Chinese black vinegar
  • 2 tbsp. light soy sauce
  • 1/2 tbsp. sesame oil
  • pinch of salt if necessary
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tbsp. toasted sesame seeds , optional

Instructions

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  1. Soak the dried mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes until they absorb the water and become soft. Rinse in cold water. Tear larger pieces into bite size and remove the sandy ends. Wash carefully and make sure no sand is contained.
  2. Cook soaked mushrooms in boiling water for around 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off fire and place the onion slices in. Transfer out immediately and soak in cold water to cool down.
  3. Completely drain the wood ear mushrooms and then place in serving plate.
  4. Heat oil in a pot and fry garlic, spring onion and fresh thai peppers until aromatic over slowest fire. Turn off fire and add all the other seasonings. Mix well and serve.

Notes

  • There are lots of other versions in China, for example you can add sliced cucumber and goji berries.

Nutrition Information

Calories 63kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 1086mg (45%) Potassium 39mg (1%) Vitamin A 200IU (4%) Vitamin C 8.8mg (10%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 63

% Daily Value*

Calories 63kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 1086mg 45%
Potassium 39mg 1%
Vitamin A 200IU 4%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 10%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.