{"product_id":"dried-kikurage-wood-ear-mushrooms-100g","title":"Mori Dried Kikurage Black Wood Ear Mushrooms Pesticide-Free 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you eat ramen noodles in restaurants, have you ever seen a type of black and flat food that has a distinctive crunchy texture floating on the soup? If so, this food is very likely a type of mushroom called kikurage, also known as black fungus or wood ear. You can now enjoy these unique Japanese mushrooms at home!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKikurage is one of the edible mushrooms available in Japan. It usually features a flat and smooth cap, dark brown color, and has a distinctive crunchy feel when you bite it. Rich in fiber, vitamin D, and potassium, it is a handy and healthy food for supplementing nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is cultivated by Mori Sangyo, a Japanese mushroom producer in the Kyusyu region that is noted for its quality mushrooms. Their kikurage is free of pesticides and it has a meaty flesh.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAdd some pieces of kikurage to ramen, salad, marinated dishes, stir-fried dishes, and others according to your preferences. Although you can enjoy it with any condiment, it pairs particularly well with sesame oil.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis product is a dried kikurage. You need to put it back in water before eating, but if you wish to eat it in stir-fried dishes, you can cook it directly.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePut the kikurage mushroom in a bowl of water and let it soak for approximately 6 hours, before draining it. Depending on its original size and soaking time, it is said that kikurage will expand from five to six times in size.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eFor quicker results, you can soak it in a bowl of hot water (40~50℃) for 10 minutes or blanch it for 10~60 seconds. Likewise, drain it well after soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eKikurage has an “ishizuki”, which is a tough and shrunken area on its underside. Remove it with a kitchen knife or shears after soaking it. It is acceptable to perform this step before the soaking phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAfter these steps, the kikurage is ready to serve.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNet contents: 100g of Japanese dried kikurage mushroom\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eNotes: Store in a dry place away from extreme humidity and temperature. Make sure to close the resealable bag when unused.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Japanese Taste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39854115913811,"sku":"MORI-KKRAGE-100","price":23.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1969\/5775\/files\/P-1-MORI-KKRAGE-100-Mori_Japanese_Dried_Kikurage_Mushrooms_100g.jpg?v=1746152793","url":"https:\/\/japanesetaste.pro\/products\/dried-kikurage-wood-ear-mushrooms-100g","provider":"Japanese Taste","version":"1.0","type":"link"}