Wood-ear mushroom salad

At the table

How to enjoy it

Share as a cold starter or side with other dishes.

A useful check

Contains sesame and soy; soy sauce may contain wheat. Confirm added nuts if relevant. The mushrooms are cooked before chilling.

How it may vary

The selected plant-based recipe has no animal stock or oil; restaurant dressings can differ.

GET TO KNOW THE DISH

What goes into it?

Explore some key ingredients below. Preparations may use additional seasonings and ingredients.

Fresh red chili is optional; coriander may replace or accompany scallions. Walnut versions are different.

Typical ingredients

Generated guide illustration of wood ear.

Wood-ear fungus木耳

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Garlic大蒜

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Vinegar醋

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Soy sauce醬油

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Sugar糖

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Sesame oil香油

AI-generated ingredient illustration of fresh scallions, with white bulbs, roots, and tubular green leaves.

Scallions葱

In some versions

AI-generated ingredient illustration: fresh red peppers with deseeded cut pieces, distinct from dried chili pods, powder and oil.

Red chili pepper红辣椒

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Coriander leaves香菜

Recipes vary by restaurant.

How does it taste?

Tangy, savory and garlicky.

Chili heat
Texture: Crisp, springy folds.
How it’s made: Cook the rehydrated wood ears, cool and dress with garlic, black vinegar, light soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil; finish with scallions.

Fresh red chili is optional; coriander may replace or accompany scallions. Walnut versions are different.

A CONNECTION TO PLACE

Origin & regional roots

Origin not yet established

A specific regional origin has not been established in this guide.

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ASK IF IT'S AVAILABLE

请问你们有凉拌木耳吗？

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A LITTLE SOMETHING TO READ

Story & history

A chilled, crunchy starter

This account describes a tradition or story, rather than an established historical fact.

The appeal of this cold dish is the contrast between crisp wood ears and a sharp, aromatic dressing. Cooling follows cooking: the salad is not raw fungus.