Wood Ear Mushroom Salad
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5
Wood Ear Mushroom Salad
Description
This salad starts by soaking dried wood ear mushrooms until softened, then briefly boiling them to ensure tenderness and remove any grit. Onions are added briefly during cooking and cooled to retain crispness. The mushrooms are then drained and dressed with a hot flavor base prepared by gently frying garlic, spring onions, and fresh Thai pepper in vegetable oil, releasing fragrant oils.
Chinese black vinegar and light soy sauce bring acidity and saltiness, balanced by a pinch of sugar and sesame oil's nuttiness. The mixture is combined well and optionally garnished with toasted sesame seeds, enhancing the salad's texture and aroma.
Wood Ear Mushroom Salad serves as a distinct dish showcasing unique mushrooms popular in Chinese cuisine. The combination of spicy and tangy flavors with the mushrooms' crunchy texture makes it suitable as a cold appetizer or side dish in a larger meal.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup dried wood ear mushroom
- Coriander small bunch
- 1/4 onion medium size
Seasonings
- 2 garlic chopped, clove
- 1 Thai Chili pepper cut into small pieces, fresh
- 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
- 3 spring onion cut into small sections, white part
- 1 tbsp. Chinese black vinegar
- 2 tbsp. soy sauce light
- 1/2 tbsp. sesame oil
- pinch salt if necessary
- 1/2 tsp. sugar
- 1 tbsp. sesame seeds optional, toasted
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- Completely drain the wood ear mushrooms and then place in serving plate.
- 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
- You may add sliced cucumber and goji berries for a different texture and flavor variation common in some Chinese versions.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63 kcal
% 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.
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Overall Rating
5
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