Wood ear

Wood ear Encyclopedia illustration

Type

Wood ear group Mushrooms

Thin, ear-shaped fruiting bodies curve and fold. The market name covers several wood-ear fungi.

Where it grows

Brown ears spread by the tree

It grows attached to broad-leaved wood in a humid environment and is cultivated using a sawdust medium.

Taste

Flavor
Mild flavor that embraces the taste of other ingredients
Texture
Crisp and springy
Dishes
Japchae, Stir-fried, Soup

Country and language

Ingredient rarity varies by country.

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Initial editorial grades for local ingredient access. Availability varies by region, season and seller.