50g of dried bamboo fungus, when rehydrated, turns a pale beige or milky white and is naturally air-dried. After soaking and cleaning, simply add it to a hot pot and cook for 2-3 minutes. Its net-like structure soaks up the broth, and with one bite, the juices burst in your mouth, delivering a crisp texture and exceptionally savory flavor.
Other Preparations
Cold Bamboo Fungus Salad: Blanch soaked bamboo fungus, then toss with shredded cucumber, carrot, and other vegetables. Dress with light soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, and minced garlic for a refreshing, appetizing salad.
Stuffed Bamboo Fungus with Shrimp Paste: Cut soaked bamboo fungus into sections, stuff with seasoned shrimp paste, steam until cooked, then drizzle with thickened sauce. This dish offers an attractive presentation and a rich, layered texture.
Soaking: Soak in lightly salted water or lukewarm water (never boiling water) for about 20 minutes until softened. Saltwater helps remove any residual mild sourness or “detergent-like odor” (a natural scent in some varieties).
Trim: After soaking, use scissors to:
Trim off the white, hard ring at the base (this is the cap, one source of odor).
Trim off the small, hard, closed section at the bottom of the stem.
Retain: The white stem in the middle and the beautiful net-like skirt (this is the essence of bamboo fungus, offering the best texture).
Rinse: Gently squeeze and rinse under running water, paying special attention to the net-like sections to ensure all tiny impurities are thoroughly removed from the crevices.
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