Dried Black Fungus Wood Ear Mushroom Hei Mu Er Auricularia auricula Thick Meaty Slices 500g for Home Cooking

Dried Black Fungus, known in TCM as Hei Mu Er (黑木耳), from Auricularia auricula, a wood-ear mushroom harvested as whole fruiting bodies. This Northeast China specialty features thick, meaty, root-free ear slices with a high rehydration ratio. Traditionally valued in Chinese cuisine and herbal food practice for its mild nature and neutral flavor, it is a versatile pantry staple for everyday home cooking.

Key Selling Points

• Authentic Northeast China specialty dried black fungus known as Hei Mu Er
• Botanical source Auricularia auricula with thick meaty ear slices
• Small bowl-ear grade with minimal root and low impurity content
• High dry-to-wet rehydration ratio of at least 1:15
• Loose-weighed 500g pack suitable for year-round home use

Quality & Sensory

Typically dark brown to black in color with a dry, slightly wrinkled, leathery texture and a mild earthy aroma. Once soaked, the ears become glossy, springy, and thick with a pleasantly crunchy bite and a clean, neutral taste that absorbs seasonings well.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Soak and stir-fry with vegetables or meat for everyday home dishes
• Add to soups and hot pots for texture and mild flavor
• Toss rehydrated fungus into cold-dressed salads and appetizers
• Simmer in congee or nourishing home-style broths

Traditional Uses

In Chinese food and herbal tradition, black fungus is regarded as a mild, neutral food ingredient commonly added to soups, stir-fries, and cold dishes. It is traditionally paired with ingredients such as red dates, goji berries, lotus seeds, or daylily in home-style broths, and is a familiar component of everyday nourishing cooking across Northeast China.

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