Liangban Muer

Ingredients

• •2 oz dried wood ear mushrooms
• •2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• •2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar
• •1 tbsp soy sauce
• •2 tsp sesame oil
• •1 tsp granulated sugar
• •1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• •1 small red chili pepper, thinly sliced
• •1 tsp sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1. 1Soak dried wood ear mushrooms in cool water 20 minutes or until fully expanded, then trim away any tough bases.
2. 2Bring a saucepan of water to a boil and cook the mushrooms 2 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
3. 3Whisk garlic, black vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar in a bowl.
4. 4Add cooled mushrooms and chile and toss until evenly coated.
5. 5Fold in cilantro and sesame seeds just before serving chilled.

💡 After soaking, trim any firm nub at the base of each mushroom; those pieces stay rubbery even after blanching.

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