Katra wrote:
>
> In article >, Arri London >
> wrote:
>
> > 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
>
> Sounds sweet and chewy, thanks! :-)
>
> K.

LOL it's quite tasty and not all that chewy!