Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

4.85 from 26 votes

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.

Prep Time2 30

Cook Time30

Total Time3

Course: Vegetables

Cuisine: Chinese

Servings: servings

Calories: 35kcal

Author: Judy

Ingredients

4 cups rehydrated wood ears (trimmed and washed)
3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1-2 fresh red chili peppers (deseeded and chopped, optional)
1½ tablespoons Chinese black vinegar
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon finely chopped scallions (and/or cilantro)

Instructions

In a medium-sized pot, cook the wood ears in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold running water to cool them completely. Set aside and let any excess water drain off. You can also use a salad spinner to get rid of the excess water.
In a large bowl, mix together the garlic, peppers, vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil until the sugar dissolves. Next, add the wood ears and mix well. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Make sure to stir and mixture again before serving, as the sauce tends to settle to the bottom. Plate and garnish with the chopped scallion and/or cilantro.

Nutrition

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