Dried auricularia auricula can't be cooked directly without soaking, because it will produce some toxic substances, so it needs to be soaked in advance to eat auricularia auricula. Soak auricularia auricula in cold water. Adding a small amount of starch to water can help remove impurities and sediments on the surface of auricularia auricula. Then, wait for the auricularia auricula to absorb water and swell naturally, and soak for about 2 hours. Remove the roots of auricularia auricula, and then rinse with cold water.

Matters needing attention

People with dyslipidemia must control the amount: Auricularia auricula is beneficial to physical and mental health, but it should not be taken excessively for people with dyslipidemia. It can only be used as a treatment other than drug assistance, and it can be eaten 2 ~ 3 times a week.

Be careful when buying black fungus: Although black fungus looks the same in appearance, it is quite different. If you want to buy high-quality black fungus, you must be careful. When buying, you should choose dry black fungus with moderate size, dark color, light weight, fragrant taste and no impurities.

For the above contents, please refer to People's Daily Online-Auricularia auricula has five major edible taboos, which should be noted.