Choosing High-Quality Wood Ear: How to Distinguish Real from Fake

February 28, 2024

In today's emphasis on nutritional diet, Stir-fried Wood Ear with Lily has become a common dish on the table. Wood ear has high nutritional value, but some trace elements in black wood ear exceed the standard, which can harm human health. Therefore, when purchasing black wood ear, you must choose a reputable brand. So how do you distinguish it?


【Herbal Name】

Stir-fried Wood Ear with Lily

【Preparation Method】

1. Soak the black wood ear in water for about 24 hours, changing the water 2-3 times in between. In hot weather, it is best to put it in the refrigerator to soak.

2. Soak the lily in water.

3. Heat oil in a pan, then add scallions and sauté until fragrant.

4. Add the soaked black wood ear and stir-fry.

5. Add the lily and stir-fry for a moment. Season with salt, soy sauce, and beef powder according to your taste.

6. Before removing from the heat, thicken the sauce with water and starch.

【Notes】

When soaking the wood ear, you can add vinegar to the water and gently rub it to remove any impurities and sand grains from the wood ear.

It is beneficial to eat wood ear in moderation, but everything should be done in moderation, including eating. Also, do not believe that a certain food will have such miraculous powers.

【How to correctly identify real and fake wood ear】

1. Characteristics of fake wood ear

Fake wood ear is fake because it looks too good. Fake wood ear is thick, the ear pieces often stick together, appearing plump. When touched, it feels heavier, and it is fragile after soaking, giving a moist feeling. When put in the mouth, it has a fishy smell. Also, the water when soaking the wood ear will turn black.

Fake wood ear may seem "perfect," but its harm is not small. You should know that fake wood ear is actually made by trimming and adding ink to hair wood ear.

2. Characteristics of real wood ear

Real wood ear has large flesh, thin ear pieces, a shiny black surface, light weight, toughness, and not easy to break. When chewed in the mouth, it has a fragrant taste.

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