What is wood ear mushroom?

Wood ear mushroom, also called black fungus or muer, is an edible mushroom with a chewy, slightly crunchy, jelly-like texture and very mild flavor. It is widely used in Chinese, Vietnamese and other Asian dishes.

Where can I buy wood ear mushroom near me?

Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Wood ear on Weee! includes Black Wood Ear Mushroom Fungus, Mekong Vietnamese Sliced Black Fungus and Dried Black Fungus Strips.

How do you rehydrate dried wood ear mushroom?

Soak dried wood ear in warm or cold water for 20 to 30 minutes until fully soft, then rinse well and trim any hard base. It expands to several times its dried size, so soak a small amount.

What does wood ear mushroom taste like?

Wood ear has a very mild, earthy flavor. People eat it for its crunchy, slippery texture, and it absorbs the flavor of the sauce or broth.

What dishes use wood ear mushroom?

Wood ear is used in hot and sour soup, moo shu pork, cold dressed salads, stir-fries and dumpling fillings. It is common in Chinese and Vietnamese cooking.

Is wood ear mushroom the same as black fungus?

Yes. Wood ear, black fungus, tree ear and muer all refer to the same edible mushroom. Weee! lists it under several of these names.

How should I store dried wood ear mushroom?

Store dried wood ear in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. After soaking, refrigerate the rehydrated mushroom and use it within a few days.

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Top 5 products for Wood Ear Mushroom

#1

Black Wood Ear Mushroom Fungus

Black Wood Ear Mushroom Fungus is a dried black fungus for soups, stir-fries and cold salads. Soak in warm water until soft, trim any hard base, and rinse well before cooking.

$2.49 - $4.79

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Jane761111
I love the texture of this black fungus; it's so tender and delicious!
Viola
I've bought this wood ear mushroom many times.
L .
Fresh... really fresh.
阿娥
The quality of this batch of black fungus seems to be quite good.
cjnews18
It's good to add to Mala Tang.
bigredd123456
Black woodear mushrooms go great in bahn bao buns. They're earthy taste pairs so well with the pork meat. I love adding them to stir frys too. They're also very good for you.
weee.14731961
It was delicious, so I'm buying it again.
다솔조섭국화
It’s so convenient that it came pre-soaked. The portion size is just right, too.
weee.15681062
I bought it last time and it was delicious, so I bought it again this time :-)
Jessica
Very fresh can’t wait to make it with hot and spicy soup

#2

Vietnamese Black Fungus (Woodear Mushroom)

Vietnamese Black Fungus (Woodear Mushroom) is a dried wood ear mushroom used in Vietnamese and Chinese cooking. Soak, rinse, and add to spring roll fillings, soups and stir-fries.

$3.99 - $4.79

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anhhien27691
It's delicious.
duongxuanmai1702
Clean, delicious mushrooms, 1 bag is quite a lot
weee.16081450
I thought it was a small amount, but it turned out to be quite large.
w
It is used to make dumplings. It is not bad. I have bought it several times.
M.lynn
Still prefer VIETNAMESE mushrooms over Chinese.
Mimi
Looks delicious, carefully packaged
Tram
good quality. taste good
weee.12253998
Neat packaging, product as described :) The expiration date is very far away, so you can eat it without worrying about it expiring :) Thanks Weee!
Hachiちゃん
When soaked in water, it grows several times larger, is thick and has great flavor, so I order it again and again.
Tra Phuong Bui
I like this product cuz made in VN

#3

Mekong Vietnamese Sliced Black Fungus

Mekong Vietnamese Sliced Black Fungus is pre-sliced dried wood ear, ready to soak and use. A convenient choice for soups, stir-fries and fillings without cutting the mushroom yourself.

$3.99

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weee.16400335
convenient, used it to make black fungus chilli side.
andrenanguyen61
Delicious, convenient
racando
First time buying this item. I love fungus, but have never bought them already sliced. I'm looking forward to cooking with it.
HlaMin
Used it in my eggrolls! Very nice and favorite
Claudia
First time I bought this one.
Mommy E
This sliced black fungus is super clean, easy to soak, and has a nice crunchy texture after cooking. Perfect for my stir-fries and soups! I always try to grab a bag whenever it’s in stock on Weee.
Tranggoidaulenanh
Having pre-cut mushrooms like this is so convenient for cooking. Thanks Wee
weee.8957825
The taste is okay; I've bought it twice.
weee.13893690
Shredded wood ear mushrooms are delicious, crispy, and very convenient. They are already shredded so I don't have to spend time and effort cutting them into strips. I use them to stir-fry all kinds of dishes. I like them very much and will buy them again.
quangtrung161264
The quality is good. I like it.

#4

Dried Black Fungus Strips 2.5 oz

Dried Black Fungus Strips (2.5 oz) are thinly cut wood ear mushroom strips. Soak briefly and add to hot and sour soup, noodle dishes or salads.

$1.99 - $2.29

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hahaha002
good price and convenience. Will be making spring rolls and many other Vietnamese dishes
Mai
Looks good
Mailvan2007
Pre-cut black fungus is delicious and convenient.

#5

Dried Whole Black Fungus 5 oz

Dried Whole Black Fungus (5 oz) is dried wood ear in whole pieces. Soak until soft, then tear or slice for cold dishes, stir-fries and soups.

$3.69

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Nghia
Super convenient and keeps well in the pantry. Quick to soak and puff up in water. Perfect to add some crunch and texture to your stuffing or by itself in a hotpot.
Han
The mushrooms grow very large, making them delicious when steamed with eggs.
hoathanhho
Vietnamese wood ear mushrooms are very delicious and, notably, do not have the strong, unpleasant odor of Chinese mushrooms.
weee.14476820
Come in nice packaging and good care
Jia di
Goodgoodgood
Vi
The mushrooms have already had their stems removed, so soaking them will make them expand quickly.
ThảoNguyễn
This is also the first time I've bought this type. Hopefully it will be delicious.
Hazel
It looks so good and i will make good food with it
weee.7232507
it's so big when rehydrates. you get a lot for this pack
Emma
Whole Dried Black Wood Ear Mushrooms (Asian Boy) Feeling: Whole dried wood ear mushrooms, thick and uniform caps. After soaking, the mushrooms are very chewy and crispy, suitable for spring rolls or stir-fries. Packaging: A 5.0 oz (142g) bag, quite a lot, lasts a long time. Clean packaging, the product inside is clearly visible. Expiration Date: Expires February 23, 2027. The long expiry date makes it safe to stock up in your kitchen.

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Frequently asked questions

What is wood ear mushroom?
Wood ear mushroom, also called black fungus or muer, is an edible mushroom with a chewy, slightly crunchy, jelly-like texture and very mild flavor. It is widely used in Chinese, Vietnamese and other Asian dishes.
How do you rehydrate dried wood ear mushroom?
Soak dried wood ear in warm or cold water for 20 to 30 minutes until fully soft, then rinse well and trim any hard base. It expands to several times its dried size, so soak a small amount.
What dishes use wood ear mushroom?
Wood ear is used in hot and sour soup, moo shu pork, cold dressed salads, stir-fries and dumpling fillings. It is common in Chinese and Vietnamese cooking.
How should I store dried wood ear mushroom?
Store dried wood ear in a sealed container in a cool, dry place. After soaking, refrigerate the rehydrated mushroom and use it within a few days.

Where can I buy wood ear mushroom near me?
Weee! delivers Asian and Hispanic groceries to your door in many U.S. areas; enter your ZIP code at weee.com to see availability and delivery options. Wood ear on Weee! includes Black Wood Ear Mushroom Fungus, Mekong Vietnamese Sliced Black Fungus and Dried Black Fungus Strips.
What does wood ear mushroom taste like?
Wood ear has a very mild, earthy flavor. People eat it for its crunchy, slippery texture, and it absorbs the flavor of the sauce or broth.
Is wood ear mushroom the same as black fungus?
Yes. Wood ear, black fungus, tree ear and muer all refer to the same edible mushroom. Weee! lists it under several of these names.

Jane761111
I love the texture of this black fungus; it's so tender and delicious!
Viola
I've bought this wood ear mushroom many times.
L .
Fresh... really fresh.
阿娥
The quality of this batch of black fungus seems to be quite good.
cjnews18
It's good to add to Mala Tang.
bigredd123456
Black woodear mushrooms go great in bahn bao buns. They're earthy taste pairs so well with the pork meat. I love adding them to stir frys too. They're also very good for you.
weee.14731961
It was delicious, so I'm buying it again.
다솔조섭국화
It’s so convenient that it came pre-soaked. The portion size is just right, too.
weee.15681062
I bought it last time and it was delicious, so I bought it again this time :-)
Jessica
Very fresh can’t wait to make it with hot and spicy soup
anhhien27691
It's delicious.
duongxuanmai1702
Clean, delicious mushrooms, 1 bag is quite a lot
weee.16081450
I thought it was a small amount, but it turned out to be quite large.
w
It is used to make dumplings. It is not bad. I have bought it several times.
M.lynn
Still prefer VIETNAMESE mushrooms over Chinese.
Mimi
Looks delicious, carefully packaged
Tram
good quality. taste good
weee.12253998
Neat packaging, product as described :) The expiration date is very far away, so you can eat it without worrying about it expiring :) Thanks Weee!
Hachiちゃん
When soaked in water, it grows several times larger, is thick and has great flavor, so I order it again and again.
Tra Phuong Bui
I like this product cuz made in VN
weee.16400335
convenient, used it to make black fungus chilli side.
andrenanguyen61
Delicious, convenient
racando
First time buying this item. I love fungus, but have never bought them already sliced. I'm looking forward to cooking with it.
HlaMin
Used it in my eggrolls! Very nice and favorite
Claudia
First time I bought this one.
Mommy E
This sliced black fungus is super clean, easy to soak, and has a nice crunchy texture after cooking. Perfect for my stir-fries and soups! I always try to grab a bag whenever it’s in stock on Weee.
Tranggoidaulenanh
Having pre-cut mushrooms like this is so convenient for cooking. Thanks Wee
weee.8957825
The taste is okay; I've bought it twice.
weee.13893690
Shredded wood ear mushrooms are delicious, crispy, and very convenient. They are already shredded so I don't have to spend time and effort cutting them into strips. I use them to stir-fry all kinds of dishes. I like them very much and will buy them again.
quangtrung161264
The quality is good. I like it.
hahaha002
good price and convenience. Will be making spring rolls and many other Vietnamese dishes
Mai
Looks good
Mailvan2007
Pre-cut black fungus is delicious and convenient.
Nghia
Super convenient and keeps well in the pantry. Quick to soak and puff up in water. Perfect to add some crunch and texture to your stuffing or by itself in a hotpot.
Han
The mushrooms grow very large, making them delicious when steamed with eggs.
hoathanhho
Vietnamese wood ear mushrooms are very delicious and, notably, do not have the strong, unpleasant odor of Chinese mushrooms.
weee.14476820
Come in nice packaging and good care
Jia di
Goodgoodgood
Vi
The mushrooms have already had their stems removed, so soaking them will make them expand quickly.
ThảoNguyễn
This is also the first time I've bought this type. Hopefully it will be delicious.
Sherry G.
I often buy this healthy cold dish to prevent constipation. I will definitely repurchase it.
weee.14479397
I always order it, it's delicious
Bao-Jiun Liou
The cold-mixed mole tastes great!
YC
Second purchase, tastes good
Sherry G.
Healthy cold dish, delicious, must buy every week, will continue to repurchase.
Sherry G.
Black fungus is a healthy cold dish. I have bought it countless times. It is delicious. The sour and salty taste of black fungus is just right. I will definitely buy it again!
YC
The taste is very good, this is the first time I buy
TC
I repurchased my favorite, still so delicious
Miya8989
This is one of my favorites that I've ordered several times. It's delicious and has a generous portion.
Jo
The container was nicely sealed. The first few bites were delicious and the wood ear mushrooms were clean and crunchy. However, there was a weird aftertaste when we got to the bottom of the container.