Cloud ear mushroom

cloud ear mushroom = cloud ear fungus = mo-er mushroom Notes: It's hard to find these fresh, but dried cloud ears are an excellent substitute. Reconstitute them by soaking or simmering them in lots of water for a few hours.

White cloud ear mushrooms
Named after its cloud-like appearance, it is also called white jelly fungus, which denotes its jelly-like texture. For more information about mushrooms, see our article.
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An edible mushroom that grows on the trunks of dead trees. It has a shallow oval cup and is somewhat crunchy in texture. Also known as tree ear, Jew's ear and cloud ear mushroom.
Drippings:
The fat and liquid that result when meat is cooked.

Cloud Ear Mushrooms Believed to be good for the blood and the circulation. They are found dehydrated, with a hard black surface and a soft chamois-leather type underside.

See also: Rice, Powder, Cremini mushroom, Cream soup, Chine