Very popular in Asian cooking, Wood Ear Mushroom assumes a striking silver/black contrast when dried. Adding Wood Ear to miso, egg-flower or any other Asian soup gives the dish an authentic flavor and interesting texture. Cream with onions, garlic, basil and shredded Wood Ear Mushrooms makes a wonderful pasta sauce. Re-hydrate by soaking in hot water for 30 minutes, drain and squeeze out excess water. Drying Wood Ear mushrooms intensifies their flavor, so a little goes a long way. Product of China - Best By: Oct 1 2022