Cloud Ears
Cloud ear is a type of fungus which features a delicate and crunchy texture and has no flavor of its own, but can absorb other flavors that cooked together with it is often used in soup recipes.
Other names:
Tree ears, Black fungus, and jelly mushroom.
Provide:
Any markets, you may find it in dried form stored in plastic bags.
Usage:
Soak it in cold water for around 30 minutes until it puff up larger than before, instead of use warm water you should use cold water only, then trim the stem where it was attached to the wood.
Cloud ears are popular used in soups, chop them into pieces and add them to the soup when nears done so that they can keep the crunchy texture and yummy taste.
Storage:
If kept in a container, it can be stored for more than half a year.
Nutrition and Health Benefits:
Both of Wood Ears and Cloud Ears are good for lung. Wood ear is also a type of fungus, but it is larger than cloud ear. Unlike cloud ear for cloud ear can soak in cold water before use, about 30 minutes at best. You can add wood ears in your soup or stir fry them with other ingredients such as cucumbers or eggs to make a delicious dish.
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