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Cold Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

Name: Cold Wood Ear Mushroom Salad
Total time: 15 min
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: China
Ingredients: 20g Wood Ear Mushroom; a little Cilantro; 2 cloves Garlic; 2 tbsp Vinegar; 1 tbsp Soy Sauce; 1 tbsp Chili Oil; 1 tsp Sesame Oil; a pinch Salt

Side Dish

⏱ 15 min

👥 Serves 4

Difficulty ⭐

Crunchy wood ear mushroom tossed in vinegar and chili oil — a refreshing cold dish common on Northwestern tables.

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📖 The Story Behind This Dish

Kept simple so the wood ear mushroom's satisfying crunch stays front and center. The garlicky, vinegary dressing whets the appetite and makes a welcome break from richer meat dishes.

🌆 Where it's eaten: Served as a palate-cleanser alongside rich lamb dishes.

🥕 Ingredients (serves 4)

Wood Ear Mushroom 20g
Cilantro a little
Garlic 2 cloves
Vinegar 2 tbsp
Soy Sauce 1 tbsp
Chili Oil 1 tbsp
Sesame Oil 1 tsp
Salt a pinch

👩‍🍳 Instructions

Soak the wood ear mushroom in water, trim off the tough base, and tear into bite-sized pieces.
Blanch the softened mushroom briefly in boiling water, then transfer to cold water and drain.
Mince the garlic.
Mix the vinegar, soy sauce, chili oil, sesame oil, salt, and garlic to make the dressing.
Toss the wood ear mushroom well with the dressing.
Scatter cilantro on top to finish.

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