Description
Not a sweet! A savory appetizer where silver ear mushrooms are briefly boiled (not simmered) to retain crunch, then tossed with garlic, black vinegar, chili, and sesame oil.
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Silver ear mushroom
- Black vinegar(Wu Cu)
- Garlic
- Cilantro
- Red chili
- Sesame oil
Instructions
- [Authentic Recipe]
- Prep rehydrated silver ear.
- Boil for just '1-
- mins', then instantly shock in ice water (retaining crunch is vital for sides).
- [Dressing] Mix grated garlic, Taiwanese black vinegar (Wu Cu), Jiangyou Gao, sesame oil, sugar, and sliced red chili.
- Toss the well-drained mushroom with the dressing, shredded ginger, and cilantro.
- Chill in fridge before serving.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Garlic punch and Black vinegar acidity
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Black wood ear
Pairing
Cold Taiwan Beer
Trivia
[For Everyone] Overturns the 'silver ear = sweet soup' image; a staple cold side in Taiwanese eateries. Its frilly look is beautiful, highly valued as a cooling summer dish.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Since the mushroom's frills trap lots of sauce, wash it down with beer while making loud crunchy sounds!
Allergen
Soy, Wheat (from soy sauce), Sesame