Golden Lion Dried Black & White Fungus (Strips), 100g

Golden Lion Dried Black & White Fungus (Strips) are dried mushrooms that are widely used in Chinese cuisine and traditional Chinese medicine. They are known for their delicate texture, mild flavor and health benefits. These mushrooms are often referred to as wood oyster mushrooms or tremella and are ideal for a variety of dishes when dried.

How do you use dried black and white mushrooms?

1. Soak the mushrooms

• Preparation: Rinse the dried mushrooms under cold water and let them soak in warm water for 30-60 minutes until they are completely soft. Soaking makes the mushrooms supple again and ready for use.
• Save the soaking water: The water in which you soaked the mushrooms has a subtle flavor and can be used as a base for soups or broths.

2. In soups and stews

The dried black and white mushrooms are often used in Chinese soups , such as Chinese medicinal soups or joint soups , because of their nourishing and hydrating properties.

• Directions: Add the soaked mushrooms to your soup or stew, usually together with other ingredients such as ginger, jujube dates, shoulder meat, chicken or other herbs. Simmer the mushrooms gently for about 30 minutes to develop their flavour and texture.

3. In salads or stir-fries

You can also use the mushrooms in light salads or stir-fries . It gives an interesting texture and a mild flavor to your dishes.

• Directions: Slice the soaked mushrooms into thin strips and add to a stir fry with vegetables, chicken or tofu. You can also use them in a cold salad with soy sauce, vinegar and sesame oil for a fresh meal.

4. In desserts

In some Asian cuisines, white mushrooms are used in sweet dishes such as lotus root soups or Chinese dessert soups . They are known for their hydrating and rejuvenating properties, making them popular in traditional medicine for healthy skin.

• Preparation: Cook the soaked mushrooms in a sweet soup with ingredients such as dried jujube dates , goji berries and granulated sugar .