「Cold Wood Ear Mushroom Salad」

Ingredients and amounts

• 20g dried wood ear mushrooms (or 120g fresh wood ear mushrooms)
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 2 bird's eye chilies
• 2g salt
• 5-10g sugar (to taste)
• 15ml light soy sauce
• 15ml vinegar
• 5ml sesame oil
• 2cm wasabi (about 2cm)

Step-by-step method

1. 1

   Step 1

   Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms in about 400ml water for 45 minutes. (Skip if using fresh wood ear mushrooms.)

2. 2

   Step 2

   Remove the tough roots from the rehydrated mushrooms and wash them thoroughly.

3. 3

   Step 3

   Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the mushrooms and boil over high heat for 1.5-2 minutes.

4. 4

   Step 4

   Mince the garlic cloves and bird's eye chilies, then place them in a medium or large bowl. Add salt, sugar, light soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and wasabi in the amounts listed above.

5. 5

   Step 5

   Drain the cooked mushrooms and add them to the bowl with the dressing.

6. 6

   Step 6

   Mix thoroughly and serve on a plate.