WOOD EAR MUSHROOM RECALL 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:

• Soak the dried mushrooms in warm water for 30 minutes until they absorb the water and become soft. Rinse in cold water. Tear larger pieces into bite size and remove the sandy ends. Wash carefully and make sure no sand is contained.
• Cook soaked mushrooms in boiling water for around 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off fire and place the onion slices in. Transfer out immediately and soak in cold water to cool down.
• Completely drain the wood ear mushrooms and then place in serving plate.
• Heat oil in a pot and fry garlic, spring onion and fresh thai peppers until aromatic over slowest fire. Turn off fire and add all the other seasonings. Mix well and serve.