A CLOSER LOOK
How to recognize it
Pale, ruffled fungus sold dried, then soaked and torn into smaller pieces; cooking gives it a slippery, gelatinous texture.
In the kitchen
Soaked, torn and cooked for qingbuliang dessert soup.
Dried clusters differ from the softened pieces in dessert. Longer simmering can yield a thicker, more gelatinous soup.
Ask about this ingredient
这道菜里有银耳吗？
Does this dish contain Snow fungus?
A few dishes to explore
These examples use this ingredient in typical or optional preparations. Open the dish to see the distinction; a restaurant’s recipe can differ.
