Dried Northeast Black Wood Ear Mushroom 500g Premium Grade Dried Fungus for Soups and Stir-Fries

Dried Northeast Black Wood Ear Mushroom, known in TCM as Hei Mu Er (黑木耳), from Auricularia auricula-judae, is a dried edible fungus valued in traditional Chinese food and herbal practice. It is a culinary ingredient traditionally associated with a mild, neutral nature and used in soups, stir-fries, and congee. Soak before cooking and consume as part of a balanced diet.

Key Selling Points

• Dried black wood ear fungus from Northeast China
• Known in TCM as Hei Mu Er (黑木耳)
• Traditional culinary ingredient used in soups and stir-fries
• Dried form with long ambient storage life
• 500g simple-pack food-grade agricultural product

Quality & Sensory

Dried black wood ear typically has a dark brown to black color, a thin brittle texture, and a mild earthy aroma. After soaking, it becomes soft, elastic, and slightly gelatinous with a neutral taste that readily absorbs broths and seasonings.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Added to soups and broths after soaking
• Stir-fried with vegetables or meat
• Cooked in congee
• Used in cold dressed salads
• Included in seasonal home cooking

Traditional Uses

In traditional Chinese food practice, Hei Mu Er is commonly soaked until soft, then added to soups, stir-fries, and congee. It is traditionally paired with ingredients such as Chinese yam, goji berries, or lean pork in home cooking. It is also used in everyday dishes for its pleasant texture rather than as a medicinal decoction.

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