Braised Wood Ear with Vinegar

Braised Wood Ear with Vinegar

This refreshing and flavorful Wood Ear Mushroom Salad is a perfect balance of earthy, spicy, and aromatic notes. Soaked wood ear mushrooms provide a delightfully chewy texture, while fresh scallions, vibrant cilantro, and fiery chili threads add layers of brightness and heat. Tossed with a simple yet savory seasoning blend and finished with a drizzle of fragrant sesame oil, this dish is both light and satisfying. Ideal as a side or appetizer, this recipe highlights the natural umami of wood ear mushrooms while letting the fresh herbs and spices shine. Quick to prepare yet packed with bold flavors, it’s a must-try for anyone who loves crisp, zesty, and healthy salads. Perfect for summer meals or as a palate-cleansing side to richer dishes!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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wood ear mushrooms
100g (soaked)

The aromatics

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scallion
50g (chopped)
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cilantro
20g (chopped)
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chili
1 piece (julienned)

The sauce & seasonings

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vinegar
2 tbsp
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sesame oil
1 tbsp
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soy sauce
1 tbsp
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salt
to taste
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sugar
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Soak the wood ear mushrooms in water for half a day in advance.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Mix the wood ear mushrooms, scallion threads, cilantro, chili threads, and seasonings, and stir well.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Drizzle with sesame oil and serve.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Finished product~

5. Step 5

Step 5
Finished product~

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