Cold Celery with Wood Ear Mushrooms

Name: Cold Celery with Wood Ear Mushrooms
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 200g, cut into 2-inch pieces celery; 15g, soaked and drained dried wood ear mushrooms; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 tablespoon chili oil; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 2 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; to taste salt

A crisp and refreshing Chinese cold appetizer featuring tender celery paired with chewy wood ear mushrooms, dressed in a tangy, slightly spicy sauce.

20 min

Easy

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This classic cold dish comes together in minutes and makes a wonderful appetizer or side for any meal. The combination of crunchy celery and silky wood ear mushrooms creates a lovely textural contrast.

Ingredients

celery 200g, cut into 2-inch pieces

dried wood ear mushrooms 15g, soaked and drained

cooking oil 2 tablespoons

chili oil 1 tablespoon

sesame oil 1 teaspoon

light soy sauce 2 tablespoons

rice vinegar 1 tablespoon

salt to taste

Instructions

Prep the vegetables

Cut the celery into bite-sized pieces. Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms in warm water for about 15 minutes until softened, then drain well and tear into smaller pieces.

Blanch the celery

Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the celery pieces and cook for about 1 minute until just tender but still crisp. Drain and let cool completely.

Make the dressing

In a mixing bowl, combine the cooking oil, chili oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and salt. Whisk until well combined.

Toss and serve

Add the cooled celery and wood ear mushrooms to the dressing. Toss everything together until evenly coated. Serve immediately at room temperature or chill briefly before serving.