Wood Ear Salad

Wood Ear Mushrooms have a jelly-like texture and are often enjoyed fresh or dried. They get their name from their shape. The flavor is slightly peppery, but they are enjoyed primarily for their texture.

Ingredients:

• 6-8 oz Wood Ear Mushrooms

• 1 small carrot , juliened

• 3-4 green onions, sliced thinly

• 1 TB brown sugar

• 1 clove garlic

• 1/2 tsp minced garlic

• 1/2 tsp rice vinegar

• 1 tsp soy sauce

• 1 TB sesame oil

• 1 pinch sesame seeds

• chili oil (optional)

Directions:

1. Clean wood ear. Bring a pot of water to boil and prepare an ice bath .

2. Boil wood ear mushrooms for 5 minutes.

3. Drain mushrooms and place them in the ice bath.

4. Pat mushrooms dry and set them aside in a large bowl.

5. Add the green onions and carrot and gently combine.

6. Make a dressing by combining brown sugar, garlic, ginger, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil.

7. Toss salad with dressing and garnish with sesame seeds

8. Enjoy!