Rehydrated Wood Ear Mushrooms

Rehydrated Wood Ear Mushrooms

Dried wood ear mushrooms turn plump and crunchy with a brief soak in warm water.

Total 30 min Makes 8 oz Calories 25/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Nut free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Soaking dried wood ear mushrooms restores their springy, crunchy texture, making them ready for stir-fries, soups, and salads. This simple technique requires only water and patience, and is a common first step in Chinese home cooking. Once rehydrated, the mushrooms are trimmed and ready to absorb sauces and seasonings.

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce dried wood ear mushrooms
  • 4 cups warm water

Method

  1. Place the dried wood ear mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with warm water, making sure they are fully submerged.

  2. Let the mushrooms soak until fully softened and expanded to several times their original size.

  3. Drain the mushrooms in a colander and rinse under cold running water, agitating gently to remove any grit trapped in the folds.

  4. Inspect each piece and trim away any tough, woody stem bits or hard knobs at the base.

  5. Tear or slice the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces as needed for your recipe, or use whole.

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    Rehydrated Wood Ear Mushrooms

    Soaking dried wood ear mushrooms restores their springy, crunchy texture, making them ready for stir-fries, soups, and salads. This simple technique requires only water and patience, and is a common first step in Chinese home cooking. Once rehydrated, the mushrooms are trimmed and ready to absorb sauces and seasonings.

    30 min 8 oz 25 cal

    Ingredients

    • 1 ounce dried wood ear mushrooms
    • 4 cups warm water

    Method

    1. 1

      Place the dried wood ear mushrooms in a medium bowl and cover with warm water, making sure they are fully submerged.

    2. 2

      Let the mushrooms soak until fully softened and expanded to several times their original size.

    3. 3

      Drain the mushrooms in a colander and rinse under cold running water, agitating gently to remove any grit trapped in the folds.

    4. 4

      Inspect each piece and trim away any tough, woody stem bits or hard knobs at the base.

    5. 5

      Tear or slice the mushrooms into bite-sized pieces as needed for your recipe, or use whole.