muk6 ji5木耳
Jyutpingmuk6 ji5
Yalemuhk yíh
Definition
Cloud ear fungus or wood ear; an edible black fungus that is white on the underside before being dried.
colloquialfood
How it's used
Wood ear is prized in Cantonese cuisine primarily for its texture rather than its flavor, which is quite neutral. It is almost always served after being rehydrated from a dried state, at which point it expands significantly in size. You will frequently encounter it in home-style stir-fries or as a chilled appetizer seasoned with vinegar, garlic, and chili.
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dip2碟dípExamples
This plate of cold-tossed wood ear is very crunchy.
Did you put wood ear in when you were cooking?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 黑木耳, which is the specific name for the black variety. While people often just say 木耳, referring to the specific black type is common in market settings to distinguish it from other varieties like 白木耳.
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