On a hot summer day, a refreshing coleslaw will not only whet your appetite but also bring a touch of coolness to your body. As an ingredient with rich nutritional value, white fungus not only has the effect of moisturizing the lungs and nourishing the stomach, but also becomes an excellent choice for cold dishes because of its unique taste. Below, I'll go into detail about how to make a delicious white fungus coleslaw, including the ingredients needed, the steps, and the seasoning tips.
Materials Required:
Tremella: 50 grams (dry).
Cucumber: 1 stubble.
Red pepper: 1 pc.
Minced garlic: to taste.
Coriander: A pinch (optional).
Crushed peanuts: a pinch (optional).
Seasoning:
Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons.
Balsamic vinegar: 1 tablespoon.
Sesame oil: 1 tsp.
Sugar: 1 tsp.
Salt: to taste. Sesame seeds: to taste.
Chili oil or chili flakes: to taste to taste
Steps:
Soak the white fungus in warm water in advance, soak until soft, it takes about 1-2 hours, remove the hard pedicle after soaking, and tear it into small flowers for later use.
Blanch the soaked white fungus in boiling water, boil for about 3-5 minutes, and soak it in cold water immediately after removing it to maintain its crisp taste.
Wash the cucumbers and cut them into thin strips; Remove the seeds from the red pepper and cut into thin strips; Wash and chop the parsley and set aside.
Prepare a clean bowl, add soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, salt, stir well to make a sauce.
Drain the blanched white fungus and place it in a large bowl and add the shredded cucumber, red pepper and minced garlic.
Pour in the seasoned sauce and mix gently so that each white fungus is coated in the sauce.
Sprinkle with chopped coriander and peanuts to enhance the aroma and taste, and finish with some sesame seeds and chili oil or chili flakes to enhance the flavor.
Seasoning tips and advice:
Tremella should not be blanched for too long to avoid losing its brittleness.
The proportion of the sauce can be adjusted according to personal taste, if you like sourness, you can add more balsamic vinegar, and if you like sweetness, you can add sugar.
The flavor of the coleslaw will be more integrated over time, so it will be more flavorful when made some time in advance.
If you prefer a spicy taste, you can add chili oil or use fresh chili slices.
White fungus salad