Cloud Ears (Auricularia Polytricha) are ruffle-edged, thin, Black Mushrooms. Cloud Ears are similar in appearance to Wood Ear except Wood Ear are black with a brownish - tan inner color, whereas Cloud Ear Mushrooms are black with a slightly lighter shade of black as their inner color. Cloud Ears have a more delicate, mild flavor and are much smaller in size than Wood Ear. Cloud Ear Mushrooms reconstitute to a “puffy” like, soft, firm, smooth texture and delicate flavor.

Basic Preparations: To reconstitute, place desired amount into a bowl covered with boiling water and let soak for 15-20 minutes and rinse well. then, add directly to recipe that will cook for at least 25 minutes. One ounce dry reconstitutes to 3-4 ounces.