Katra wrote:
>
> Picked up a new item at the thai store tonight to try...
> I'm adventurous about foods and there is a LOT of stuff at that market
> that is still new and different, as well as being low carb and low cal.
> <lol> I'll get around to trying shark fin one of these days...
>
> Anyway, it was over with the dried shitakes. It's a bag that says "dried
> fungus" and when I asked the cashier, she said it was called white
> fungus.
>
> They are some sort of dried mushroom that looks a lot like a coral
> mushroom. Thin and crispy looking little wavy things. I've not tried
> them yet but I plan to try reconstituting with water first, then go from
> there.
>
> Anyone ever heard of anything like this or have any preparation hints???
>
> TIA!
> K.


Sweet fruit soup with white wood ears

1/2 oz white wood ears
6 cups water
2/3 lb rock sugar
canned fruit with syrup

Rinse wood ears; add hot water to cover. Soak until expanded; remove
stems and drain.
Place wood ears, sugar and water in a saucepan; steam until sugar has
dissolved.
Allow liquid to cool and remove wood ears. Refrigerate liquid.

Place wood ears, canned fruit with syrup and cooking liquid in a large
bowl, adding ice if desired.

Serves 12