White Fungus - Jade Wood Ear (Dried)

Jade Wood Ear — 玉木耳 — is a white variety of wood ear fungus, named for its milky jade-white colour and translucent appearance. Unlike black wood ear (黑木耳), which has thinner flesh and a softer, more pliable texture, Jade Wood Ear has notably thick, rootless flesh — no hard stem or tough strands — giving it a distinctive crisp and bouncy texture that holds up even through extended cooking. This makes it well suited to long-simmered soups and broths, as well as cold-dressed dishes and stir-fries.

With its naturally gelatinous texture and satisfying bite, Jade Wood Ear readily absorbs surrounding flavours during cooking while keeping its crisp character. It is sometimes described in Chinese cooking as 素中之葷 — a plant-based ingredient valued for its substantial, satisfying texture.

This Xianyitang pack contains 100% dried Jade Wood Ear, produced under an ISO 9001-certified quality management system. Rinse thoroughly and soak in warm water for 15–30 minutes before use. Add to soups and broths during simmering, blanch and dress for cold salads, or add to stir-fries.

Typical uses: Chinese soups and broths, cold-dressed dishes (涼拌), stir-fries, slow-cooked recipes.

Goes well with: Pork ribs, chicken, red dates (大棗), goji berry (枸杞子), coix seeds (薏米), ginger and garlic.