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WOODEAR

WOOD EAR, SHREDDED (M02)
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Also Known As: WOODEAR MUSHROOMS, SHREDDED WOODEAR MUSHROOMS

Product Info:
Woodear mushrooms (Auricularia Polytricha) are cultivated all over the world but grown for the commercial dry market almost exclusively in China. They are thought to look like ears growing out of trees, hence the name. This mushroom has other names such as tree ear and black fungus. It is often confused with the cloud ear. Woodear mushrooms are believed by many to be good for the heart. When reconstituted, the brownish tan inner color, blends with the black exterior color to create a singled colored brownish black mushroom. The woodear has a firm skin with a slightly crunchy texture and an earthy flavor. Shredded woodear mushrooms are thin, long slices of the whole woodear mushroom.

Suggested Use:
Woodear Mushroom's texture is crunchy and its flavor is mild. This Mushroom is very popular and served often in Oriental soups. Woodear are often called for in pork recipes, though they can be used with most meats.

Ingredients:
Woodear mushrooms.

Basic Preparations:
To reconstitute, place desired amount into a bowl covered with boiling water and let soak for 15-20 minutes and rinse well. then, add directly to recipe that will cook for at least 25 minutes. One ounce dry reconstitutes to 3-4 ounces.
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