HOW TO REHYDRATE WOOD EAR MUSHROOMS RECIPES

Steps:

• First, you will need to rehydrate the dried mushrooms. 1 cup of dried mushrooms will approx yield 4 cups of rehydrated wood ear mushrooms. 
• In a medium-sized pot, cook the mushrooms in boiling water for 3-4 minutes. Turn the heat off and let it steep for 15-20 minutes or until soft. 
• Drain and rinse well in cold water. Let it dry completely. You can also use a salad spinner to remove the excess water. Trim off the hard stems, if any. You can keep it as it is or cut into smaller pieces if you prefer. 
• In a large salad bowl, add the garlic, chili peppers, soy sauce, Chinese black vinegar, and sesame oil.  Blend well. Now, add the cooked wood ear mushrooms and toss to coat it all over. 
• Refrigerate it for an hour so that the mushrooms are marinated. Toss it once or twice during this time to make sure the sauce does not settle at the bottom. 
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and sesame seeds. Serve cold as an appetizer or a side dish.  

Steps:

• Heat water for ramen (the package usually has instructions).
• Heat the oil on a frying pan. Chop the onion and add it to the pan.
• Chop the mushrooms into small pieces. When the onion becomes translucent, add the mushrooms.
• Fry for about 5 minutes. Add water if necessary.
• Cook the ramen, which will usually take 1 minute.
• Add the soy sauce and mirin.
• Put the ramen into bowls and put the mushrooms on the top.