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Wood Ear Mushrooms A type of mushroom native to China Ingredient, one of the four most precious ingredients, known as "Mountain Treasures and Wood Ear Mushrooms."In the past, these precious ingredients were only available to the imperial court and wealthy families. Today, with the successful cultivation and promotion of wild wood ear mushrooms, more and more people have the opportunity to enjoy this precious ingredient.
Selecting High-Quality Wood Ear Mushrooms
1. When selecting wood ear mushrooms, first check for insects and rot. From the shape of the wood ear mushroom, try to select those with short, thick heads and long stems, as these are the best specimens for growth and nutrient absorption.
2. The wood ear mushroom should be whole, without any damage or cracks, and the surface should be dry, not moldy or infested. High-quality wood ear mushrooms should resemble a mushroom head,with egg-shaped or round shapes, approximately the same size, with many fine and long hairs, and complete. The surface of the mushroom is golden yellow or light yellow. Cooking Wood Ear Mushrooms - Wood Ear Mushroom Soup
Ingredients 500g pork bones, 4 wood ear mushrooms,
lychee
20g meat,goji berries 15g,lilies 15g,red dates 6.Methods 1. Prepare a pot of warm water, heating to about 40 degrees, and placing the wood ear mushrooms in the warm water. Cover with a lid;
2. Place the wood ear mushrooms in the water, keeping the water temperature at around 40 degrees, and soak for about 2 hours, allowing the wood ear mushrooms to fully absorb moisture.
3. After soaking, gently squeeze the wood ear mushrooms with your hands, like squeezing a sponge, to extract the yellow water, and rinse twice with clean water, then place the squeezed wood ear mushrooms on a cutting board and cut off the black stem.
4. Freshly bought pork bones
， Rinse with water, wash lychee, lychee meat, lilies, and goji berries, and cut the wood ear mushrooms into small pieces.
5. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, place the pork bones in the pot, and place all the ingredients in the soup.Cook over high heat, then skim off the foam;
6. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 90 minutes, and add salt just before turning off the heat.Cooking Wood Ear Mushrooms - Crispy Wood Ear Mushrooms Ingredients
Wood ear mushrooms,
soy sauce,
MSG,
flour,lard. 2. Then add an appropriate amount of chicken broth and soy sauce and marinate for 10 minutes;3. Add an appropriate amount of flour and mix well, coating the wood ear mushrooms evenly with flour; 4. Heat the frying pan, add lard and melt;5. Add the wood ear mushrooms and fry until golden brown, then remove and serve. Cooking Wood Ear Mushrooms - Wood Ear Mushrooms with Chicken Ingredients Old chicken
, wood ear mushrooms,winter gourd Marinate in soy sauce for 10 minutes;
green vegetables
, Chinese ham
salt,
Sichuan peppercorns,cooking wine, MSG, green onions,
ginger,
bay leaves, star anise,fragrant leaves. Methods 1. Remove the feathers and guts from the old chicken, wash it thoroughly, and cut off the head and claws; chop the chicken into small pieces;2. Wash, soak, and drain the wood ear mushrooms, cut the Chinese ham and winter gourd into slices, and chop the green vegetables, green onions, and fragrant leaves. Also, slice the ginger; 3. Heat a frying pan, add oil and stir-fry the green onions and ginger, then add the chicken pieces and stir-fry until half cooked;4. Transfer to a pot , add the wood ear mushrooms, winter gourd, and Chinese ham, add an appropriate amount of water, Sichuan peppercorns, cooking wine, bay leaves, star anise, and salt; 5. After the soup boils, add the green vegetables and remove the green onions, ginger, bay leaves, and star anise;6. Bring the soup to a boil, remove the foam, add MSG for seasoning, and sprinkle with fragrant leaves. Cooking Wood Ear Mushrooms - Braised Wood Ear Mushrooms Ingredients Wood ear mushrooms, dried mushrooms,pork cooking wine,
vinegar
salt, soy sauce, thirteen spices, ginger, green onions,chili white sugar
2. Wash, soak, and rinse the shiitake mushrooms, then chop the ham and winter gourd into slices, and chop the rapeseed, green onions, and coriander into segments. Also, slice the ginger.
Methods
2. Heat the oil to 50% and add 3 slices of ginger, place the wood ear mushrooms, and fry over medium heat until the sides are slightly golden, then remove and set aside;3. Wash and rinse the dried mushrooms twice with hot water, then soak in hot water for 2-3 hours, then wash and slice; 4. Cut the pork or
five-spice pork
into 5*5 cm pieces, add cooking wine, soy sauce, and thirteen spices for marinating, then stir-fry with green onions;
5. Heat a pot and add oil to 80% heat, then stir-fry the chili; pour in the sliced mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add cooking wine, vinegar, soy sauce, and water, and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add the marinated pork and wood ear mushrooms, and simmer for 2 minutes before adding salt, white sugar, and thirteen spices, and stir-fry for 5 minutes before turning off the heat. Then plate and serve.
Nutritional Value of Wood Ear Mushrooms 2. The polysaccharides, peptides, and fat substances in wood ear mushrooms can inhibit the synthesis of genetic material in cancer cells, thus preventing and treating digestive tract cancer and other malignant tumors; 3. Wood ear mushrooms contain unsaturated fatty acids, which can lower blood cholesterol and triglycerides, regulate blood lipid levels, promote blood circulation, and are ideal foods for cardiovascular patients;4. Wood ear mushrooms contain various amino acids and abundant polysaccharides, which can aid digestion and have remarkable effects in treating various digestive diseases;，5. Wood ear mushrooms have a good auxiliary effect in treating mild insomnia. Using and Storing Wood Ear Mushrooms
1. Dried wood ear mushrooms should not be soaked in warm water before use, as this will damage their texture.
2. Dried wood ear mushrooms are prone to moisture and mold, so they should be stored in a dry place. Place an appropriate amount of solid lime or charcoal in the storage container to absorb moisture;
3. Seal the container and use a metal can or ceramic jar to store it. The container should be lined with food bags. Try to open the container mouth as little as possible, and seal it tightly to remove the air in the bag;
4. Wood ear mushrooms have strong adsorption properties and should be stored separately to avoid affecting the taste.Pork belly Cut into 5x5 inch pieces, marinate with, soy sauce, and thirteen spices for a short time, then sauté the green onions. Set aside.
5. Heat oil in a pan, then sauté chili until fragrant. Add the dried shiitake mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add, vinegar, soy sauce, and water and simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Add the prepared pork and shiitake mushrooms and simmer for 2 minutes. Then add salt, sugar, and thirteen spices and stir-fry for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and serve.
Nutritional value of shiitake mushrooms
2. The polysaccharides, peptides, and fat substances in shiitake mushrooms can inhibit the synthesis of genetic material in cancer cells, thereby preventing and treating digestive cancers and other malignant tumors;
3. Shiitake mushrooms contain unsaturated fatty acids, which can reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels, regulate blood lipids, promote blood circulation, and are ideal foods for cardiovascular patients;
4. Shiitake mushrooms contain various amino acids and abundant polysaccharides, which can aid digestion and have remarkable effects on various digestive diseases;
5. Shiitake mushrooms have a good auxiliary treatment effect for mild insomnia.
Usage and storage of shiitake mushrooms
1. Do not soak dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water before use, as this will damage the texture;
2. Dried shiitake mushrooms are generally prone to moisture and mold, so shiitake mushroom products should be stored dry. For example, place a suitable amount of solid lime or dry charcoal in the storage container as a moisture absorber to prevent moisture;
3. Store in a sealed container, such as iron cans, ceramic pots, etc. The container should be lined with food bags, and the container should be opened as little as possible. When sealing, be sure to remove the air in the bag;
4. Shiitake mushrooms generally have strong adsorption properties and should be stored separately to prevent flavor contamination.
