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Wood Ear Mushroom

Auricularia auricula · Hēi Mù Ěr Refrescante

Crunchy, nearly flavour-free fungus loaded with soluble fibre — classic in stir-fries and hot-and-sour soup.

Wood ear (black fungus) rehydrates into crunchy, ear-shaped caps that absorb the flavours of any dish. It is a staple in hot-and-sour soup and Sichuan stir-fries, prized for its remarkably high soluble-fibre content and distinctive texture.

Datos nutricionales

  • ✓Exceptionally high in dietary fibre
  • ✓Nearly zero-fat, low-calorie crunchy texture
  • ✓Contains auricularia polysaccharides
  • ✓Absorbs sauces beautifully in stir-fries

Usos alimentarios cotidianos

  • ●Classic hot-and-sour soup ingredient
  • ●Quick stir-fry with celery, carrot and vinegar
  • ●Cold tossed salad with cucumber and chilli oil
  • ●Added to congee and noodle bowls for crunch

Cómo disfrutarlo

Soak 5–10g dried fungus in plenty of water for 1–2 hours; it expands 5–8 times. Trim the hard base, cook thoroughly.

Investigación moderna

Wood-ear polysaccharides, including acidic glucans, are studied for lipid- and glucose-related effects in animal models, and the mushroom’s high fibre content supports its traditional reputation as a gut-friendly ingredient.

⚠ Precauciones

Never soak wood ear overnight at room temperature (fermentation risk); refrigerate if soaking longer than 2 hours, and always cook before eating.

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Qué es Wood Ear Mushroom? +

Wood ear (black fungus) rehydrates into crunchy, ear-shaped caps that absorb the flavours of any dish. It is a staple in hot-and-sour soup and Sichuan stir-fries, prized for its remarkably high soluble-fibre content and distinctive texture.

Wood Ear Mushroom Cómo se come? +

Soak 5–10g dried fungus in plenty of water for 1–2 hours; it expands 5–8 times. Trim the hard base, cook thoroughly.

Hay precauciones para Wood Ear Mushroom? +

Never soak wood ear overnight at room temperature (fermentation risk); refrigerate if soaking longer than 2 hours, and always cook before eating.

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