"Ginny Sher" > wrote in message
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> What are tiger lilly stems and are they readily available in an Asian
> market?

Yes, they should be readily available in an Asian market, although perhaps
the local nomenclature might be different. I'm trying to think how to
describe them...they really do look like a stem. They're dried, and need to
be soaked before using.

> Ditto with Tree Ear mushrooms...?

These are also called "wood ear". Or sometimes they're labelled as some
kind of "fungus" (which is what mushrooms are). Once you see them for the
first time, you'll always recognize them however they're labelled. They
should also be readily available in an Asian market. They're also dried and
need to be soaked, and the tough stem part needs to be cut out.

Hal Laurent
Baltimore