Dried Woodear Mushroom (Black Fungus)

Black Fungus Mushrooms are the delicious gourmet mushrooms that work their magic on many-a-exotic stir-fries, soups, and stocks. These are often used in Asian cooking, especially Chinese cuisine, and are widely enjoyed for their crisp & snappy texture as well as a distinct color, especially in the HoReCa segment. It is also known as wood ear fungus, wood fungus, ear fungus, cloud ear mushrooms. These are low in fat and calories but rich in protein and other nutrients Some of the presumed health benefits of this class of fungia are they improve breathing, blood circulation, and help with overall well-being. These can be rehydrated by soaking in warm water for 15-30 min, after being washed under clean running water. Before using in the dish, any fibrous material at the base of the mushroom should be cut off. These are often used in soups or in a stir-fry, the mushrooms will take on flavors from other ingredients when cooked and add texture to the dish Store the mushrooms in air-tight containers.