SaladAppetizerSide Dish

Wood Ear Mushroom Salad

Name: Wood Ear Mushroom Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 porții
Cuisine: chinese
Ingredients: 20 g dried wood ear mushroom; 1 buc. cucumber julienned; 1 buc. carrot julienned; 2 cățel garlic finely minced; 15 g cilantro roughly chopped; 3 lingură light soy sauce; 2 lingură chinese black vinegar; 1 lingură toasted sesame oil; 1 linguriță granulated sugar; 0,5 linguriță red chili flakes (opțional); 1 linguriță toasted sesame seeds (opțional)

A refreshing and crisp Chinese-style salad featuring chewy wood ear mushrooms in a savory, tangy vinaigrette. Julienned carrots and cucumber add a pleasant crunch, making this a perfect light appetizer or side dish.

O rețetă originală de Forkin

Durată totală: 50 min.
Porții: 4
Dificultate: Ușoară

Informații despre alergeni: poate conține gluten, susan și soia. Verifică întotdeauna ambalajele ingredientelor dacă ai o alergie.

Pregătirea ingredientelor

Ingrediente

20 gdried wood ear mushroom
1 buc.cucumber, julienned
1 buc.carrot, julienned
2 cățelgarlic, finely minced
15 gcilantro, roughly chopped

dressing

3 lingurălight soy sauce
2 lingurăchinese black vinegar
1 lingurătoasted sesame oil
1 lingurițăgranulated sugar
0,5 lingurițăred chili flakes(opțional)

garnish

1 lingurițătoasted sesame seeds(opțional)

Ustensile

small pot · large bowl · colander · cutting board · knife · whisk · small bowl

Mod de preparare

Pas cu pas

1
Place the dried wood ear mushrooms in a large bowl and cover them completely with warm water. Let them soak for about 30 minutes, or until they are fully rehydrated and soft.
Aproximativ 30 min.
Nota bucătarului: Using warm water helps the mushrooms rehydrate faster and more evenly than cold water.
2
While the mushrooms are soaking, prepare the vegetables by julienning the cucumber and carrot, mincing the garlic, and chopping the cilantro.
Aproximativ 10 min.
3
In a small bowl, combine the light soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, toasted sesame oil, granulated sugar, and optional red chili flakes. Whisk until the sugar is fully dissolved to create the dressing.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Make the dressing ahead of time to allow the flavors to meld together.
4
Drain the rehydrated mushrooms and rinse them well under cold water. Trim off and discard any tough, woody parts, usually found at the base.
Aproximativ 3 min.
5
Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Add the cleaned mushrooms and blanch for 2 minutes.
Aproximativ 3 min.
Nota bucătarului: Blanching ensures the mushrooms are cooked through and gives them a pleasant, slightly crunchy texture.
6
Immediately drain the blanched mushrooms and transfer them to a bowl of ice water for one minute to stop the cooking process. Drain them thoroughly.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: The ice bath is key to keeping the mushrooms' texture firm and chewy.
7
Tear any larger mushrooms into smaller, bite-sized pieces with your hands.
Aproximativ 2 min.
Nota bucătarului: Tearing instead of cutting gives the mushrooms a more rustic texture that holds the dressing well.
8
In a large mixing bowl, combine the prepared mushrooms, julienned carrot, julienned cucumber, minced garlic, and chopped cilantro.
Aproximativ 1 min.
9
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
Aproximativ 1 min.
10
Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds for garnish, if using. Serve immediately or chilled.
Aproximativ 1 min.
Nota bucătarului: For best flavor, you can let the salad marinate in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before serving.

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Păstrare

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Reîncălzire

This salad is best served chilled or at room temperature.