Chilled Cucumber And Wood Ear Mushroom Salad Food

CHILLED CUCUMBER AND WOOD EAR MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Soak mushrooms in water until hydrated, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and place in a saucepan over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Combine lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and chile pepper in a bowl. Toss in cucumber, mushrooms, and sesame seeds. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.

VEGAN CHILLED CUCUMBER AND WOOD EAR MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Soak mushrooms in water until hydrated, 15 to 20 minutes.
• In a saucepan over medium heat; boil mushrooms in clean water, for 2 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• In a bowl, combine the lime juice, soya sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and chili pepper.
• Toss the salad dressing with cucumber, mushrooms, and sesame seeds. Allow to chill in the refrigerated for at least 1 hour before serving.
• Serve chilled!

WOOD EAR AND CILANTRO SALAD

Steps:

• Place mushrooms in a large bowl and pour in boiling water to cover. Let soak, adding more hot water if needed, until floppy but still sturdy, about 1½ hours.
• Meanwhile, place goji berries in a small bowl and pour in cold water to cover. Let soak until just softened, about 30 minutes, then drain.
• Drain mushrooms, wrap in a clean dish towel, and squeeze out any excess liquid. Remove any woody parts from mushrooms and tear into smaller pieces if large. Wipe out bowl and place mushrooms back into bowl. Add goji berries and toss to combine.
• Whisk garlic, oil, vinegar, and ¾ tsp. salt in a small bowl. Drizzle dressing over mushroom mixture and toss to coat. Let sit 10 minutes, then toss again. Taste and season with more salt and/or vinegar if needed. Let sit at room temperature at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours (cover and chill if holding longer than 1 hour).
• Just before serving, add chiles and cilantro and toss to combine.

CHILLED MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Mix ingredients for the vinaigrette in a small bowl
• In a large bowl, toss mushroom slices with vinaigrette.
• If you want you can garnish with a little parsley.
• Chill before serving.

CHILLED CUCUMBER AND WOOD EAR MUSHROOM SALAD

Steps:

• Soak mushrooms in water until hydrated, 15 to 20 minutes. Drain and place in a saucepan over medium heat; boil for 2 minutes. Drain and let cool.
• Combine lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, sugar, and chile pepper in a bowl. Toss in cucumber, mushrooms, and sesame seeds. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.