Rock tripe lichen
Type
Rock tripe group Mushrooms
It attaches to rocks like a flat, irregular leaf. Although its name is mushroom, it is a lichen, which is a combination of fungi and algae.
Where it grows
Black leaves carved into the rock
It grows slowly on rock surfaces in the mountains of East Asia. Dried products are soaked and used in food.
Taste
- Flavor
- Subtle and mild
- Texture
- Thin and springy
- Dishes
- Garnish, Stir-fried, Japchae