Cold Tossed Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms

Method6 steps

1. 1

   Soak the Wood Ear Mushrooms

   泡发木耳

   Place the Dried wood ear mushrooms in a container, add about 400ml of water, and soak for about 45 minutes. Skip this step if using fresh wood ear mushrooms.

   将干木耳放入容器，加入约400ml水，泡发约45分钟。如果是湿木耳则跳过此步。

   ⏱45 min

   • 💡 The water should cover the wood ear mushrooms.水量要没过木耳
   • 💡 Dried wood ear mushrooms will increase significantly in size after soaking.干木耳泡发后体积会变大很多
   
2. 2

   Trim and Clean

   修整清洗

   Trim the hard root ends from the soaked wood ear mushrooms and rinse thoroughly under clean water to remove any impurities.

   将泡发好的木耳剪去根部硬块，并用清水彻底洗净杂质。

   ⏱3 min

   • 💡 The root ends can trap sand, so inspect carefully.根部容易藏沙，需仔细检查
   
3. 3

   Blanch the Wood Ear Mushrooms

   焯水处理

   Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the wood ear mushrooms and cook over high heat for 1.5-2 minutes.

   起锅烧水，水沸腾后放入木耳，大火煮1.5-2分钟。

   ⏱2 min

   • 💡 Do not overcook, or they will lose their crispness.不要煮太久以免失去脆感
   
4. 4

   Prepare the Seasoning

   准备调味料

   Finely chop the Garlic cloves and Bird's eye chili and place them in a large bowl. Add Salt, White sugar, Light soy sauce, Vinegar, Sesame oil, and wasabi in order.

   将蒜瓣、小米辣切碎放入中大碗中，依次加入盐、糖、生抽、醋、香油、芥末。

   ⏱5 min

   • 💡 Wasabi is optional if you do not like it.芥末如不喜欢可不加
   • 💡 Adjust the seasoning to taste.调料可根据口味微调
   
5. 5

   Drain and Mix

   沥水混合

   Remove the cooked wood ear mushrooms from the water, drain thoroughly, and place them in the bowl with the seasoning.

   将煮好的木耳捞出，充分沥干水分，放入盛有调料的碗中。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 The drier the mushrooms, the better they absorb the flavor.水分沥得越干越容易入味
   
6. 6

   Toss and Serve

   搅拌装盘

   Toss the wood ear mushrooms and seasoning together thoroughly, then serve on a plate.

   将木耳与调料充分搅拌均匀，端盘上桌。

   ⏱1 min

   • 💡 Toss well to ensure every piece of wood ear mushroom is coated with the sauce.搅拌均匀确保每片木耳都沾上酱汁