Jade fungus, also known as cloud ear or silver ear, is a common edible fungus. It has rich nutritional value and unique flavor, and is often used in Chinese cuisine for cooking and medicinal purposes. Jade fungus can be consumed in a variety of ways, such as stewed soup, congee, cold or stir-fried vegetables. First of all, you need to soak the fungus before using it. Soak the dried fungus in water for 30 minutes to 1 hour until soft. After soaking, the fungus needs to be gently torn into small pieces by hand to remove the hard parts. Next, you can stew the soaked fungus with other ingredients. Put jade fungus and meat, vegetables, bones, etc. into a stewpot or pot, add the right amount of water, and simmer slowly over moderate heat for several hours until the flavor is strong and the jade fungus becomes tender. In addition, jade fungus can also be used to make porridge. In the process of cooking porridge, add an appropriate amount of sliced fungus, cook until the porridge becomes thick and rotten, with other ingredients, such as eggs, shredded meat, vegetables, etc., to add flavor and nutrition. In addition, a common way to eat fungus is to mix it with cold water. Cut the fungus into shreds, add soy sauce, vinegar, pepper oil, garlic and other seasonings, and mix well. This dish of cold jade fungus is refreshing and delicious, suitable for summer consumption. Finally, jade fungus can also be used for stir-fry. Stir fry the soaked fungus with other vegetables and meat, add the right amount of seasoning, stir fry evenly. This can maintain the chewiness and freshness of jade fungus.