What is wood ear vegetable

What is wood ear vegetable

Auricularia auricula is a plant of the Asteraceae family, genus Auricularia, also known as chanterelle, baselium, vine vegetable, tofu vegetable, purple horn leaf, etc. It generally matures in spring, with a growth cycle of about 40 days. Its main producing areas are Sichuan, Yunnan, Tibet and other places.

What does wood ear vegetable look like?

Auricularia auricula is a perennial tall herb, about 1-2 meters tall. The stem of the plant is fleshy, but the base is woody, with umbel-shaped branches, oblong-elliptical leaves, and orange-yellow flowers.

How to make wood ear vegetable

1. Braised Dried Shrimp with Black Fungus

Wash the black fungus, blanch it in water, heat the oil in a pan until it is 50% hot, stir-fry in scallions, garlic, cooking wine, etc., then add dried shrimps and black fungus and stir-fry until cooked.

2. Stir-fried black fungus

Wash the black fungus, remove and drain for later use. Heat oil in a pan and add minced garlic to bring out the aroma. Then add the black fungus and stir-fry. Add salt, MSG, sesame oil and other seasonings.

The efficacy and function of Auricularia auricula

Wood spinach is sweet and cold in nature, and enters the heart, liver, and spleen meridians. It is rich in calcium, iron, vitamins, and dietary fiber, which can aid digestion. It also has the effects of moistening the intestines, dissipating heat, and promoting urination. The flower juice can also detoxify acne.