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woodear mushrooms with cucumbers, peppers on a white bowl.
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Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

Refreshing salad with wood ear mushrooms and cucumber with a slightly spicy and sour dressing.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 1 people
Calories: 197kcal
Author: Dana

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried wood ear mushroom when hydrated turns to 2 cups
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar Chinese black vinegar is recommended
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ green onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1-2 teaspoon chili oil lao gan ma or sichuan chili oil
  • 5 sprigs cilantro roughly chopped
  • 2 persian cucumbers cubed
  • ¼ red bell pepper or thai red chili diced

Instructions

  • Rinse the wood ear mushroom 3-4 times. Be careful as the dirt can be trapped in the inside of the mushroom.
  • In a large pot, boil the wood ear mushroom for 1-2 minutes. Rinse and drain the mushroom until its dry and there is no water on the mushrooms.
  • To make the sauce, mix vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, sliced green onion, sugar and juice half of a lemon. Mix together until sugar has dissolved.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooked wood ear mushrooms with the sauce you made earlier. Add cubed cucumbers, roughly chopped cilantro, and diced red pepper. Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of chili oil (depending on your spice tolerance) and mix until everything is well combined.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes to one hour to marinate. Before serving, mix the wood ear mushroom salad to ensure that the sauce is well-mixed. Served chilled. Hope you enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 2024mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 1871IU | Vitamin C: 75mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 2mg