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> 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.