How to prepare dried monkey head mushrooms.

Wood Ear Mushrooms (Cloud Ear Mushrooms) Named for their resemblance to monkey heads, they are one of China's four famous dishes, along with Shark Fins,Bird's Nest,Bear Paws and are thus highly valued. Such a precious ingredient If not cooked properly, it's truly a waste. Here, I'll introduce some methods for cooking dried wood ear mushrooms.

Methods for Cooking Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms: Red Braised Wood Ear Mushrooms

Ingredients:
Wood ear mushrooms Broccoli.Braised Pork Cornstarch, salt,Chicken broth,Chicken powder Green onions,Ginger. Steps:
1. Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms in warm water until softened, then wash and drain.
2. Then, place the wood ear mushrooms in chicken broth and let them soak for 1 day.
3. Then, add the braised pork and wood ear mushrooms to a pot and simmer for about 30 minutes.
4. Wash and chop the broccoli into small pieces, then blanch in boiling water and set aside.
5. Heat some oil in a pot, then add green onions and ginger to sauté.
6. Add the braised pork and wood ear mushrooms, along with an appropriate amount of chicken broth.
7. Add salt, chicken powder, and cornstarch to thicken the broth, then pour into the pot and simmer until it becomes viscous.
8. Finally, arrange the cooked wood ear mushrooms on top of the broccoli.
8 Finally, place the fried wood ear mushrooms on top of the broccoli.
Instructions for dried wood ear mushrooms: Wood ear mushrooms Boil Chicken broth

Ingredient preparation
Wood ear mushrooms,Chicken.Wolfberries Cooking wine, salt, green onions, ginger.
Method steps
1, Soak wood ear mushrooms in water for a day, changing the water frequently. Drain the water each time you change the water.
2, Wash and cut the chicken into pieces, chop green onions and ginger.
3, Boil the chicken pieces in boiling water for a moment, removing any foam.
4,Pot Add an appropriate amount of water, add the chicken pieces, and add the washed wood ear mushrooms, torn into small pieces.
5, Add an appropriate amount of cooking wine, green onions, and ginger, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for one hour.
6, Finally, add wolfberries and add salt to taste.
Instructions for crispy and delicious wood ear mushrooms:

Ingredient preparation
Wood ear mushrooms,Soy sauce.MSG,Flour,Lard.
Method steps
1, Soak wood ear mushrooms in water for a day in advance.
2, Wash and tear into small pieces, blanch in boiling water and drain, squeezing out excess water.
3, Add an appropriate amount of chicken broth and soy sauce and marinate for 10 minutes.
4, Then add an appropriate amount of flour and mix well, coating the wood ear mushrooms evenly with a layer of flour.
5, Heat a frying pan, add an appropriate amount of lard and melt it.
6, Add the wood ear mushrooms and fry until golden brown, then serve.



