How many minutes does it take to cook the fungus?

Since wood ear is a fungus, it is very difficult to preserve, so people will dry it before selling it. After consumers buy black fungus and bring it home, they must first soak it before cooking so that it will be easier to cook. Moreover, the fungus must be cooked until crispy to bring out the best taste, but how long does it take to cook the fungus?

The fungus can be eaten after being boiled in boiling water for about 2-3 minutes.

Black fungus tastes crispy and can be easily cooked. Generally, you just need to boil it in water for 2-3 minutes until it is cooked. If you cook it for too short a time, bacteria may be present on the surface of the fungus, which may cause indigestion and affect your health. However, if the fungus is to be boiled into soup, the boiling time can be longer, as long as the fungus does not become soft and broken.

Before cooking black fungus, you need to soak it in cold water. Adding a small amount of starch to the water can help remove impurities and sand on the surface of the black fungus. Then wait for the black fungus to absorb water and expand naturally. Soak it for about 2 hours, remove the roots of the black fungus, and then rinse it with cold water.

In addition, you can also use rice washing water to soak the fungus, which can make it become plump, soft, and delicious. This effect is better.

However, in winter when the temperature is low or when it is needed urgently, you can quickly soak the fungus in warm water. However, the water absorption of such fungus is relatively poor, which will reduce the edible taste of the fungus.

Tips:

The ear pieces of high-quality wood ear are black and shiny, with a grayish white back. The pieces are large and uniform, light and dry, translucent, and have good swelling properties. They also have a fresh fragrance. However, the ear pieces of inferior quality are heavy, and feel damp and grainy when touched. Dyed wood ear placed in water will quickly turn the water black.