Salad Recipes
Broccoli and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad Recipe
This refreshing broccoli and wood ear mushroom salad combines crisp blanched broccoli with tender wood ear mushrooms, finished with a fragrant garlic-infused soy dressing. Light, healthy, and easy to prepare, it makes a perfect Chinese-style appetizer or side dish.
- Total
- 10 Minutes
Quick Recipe Summary
- Cuisine
- Chinese
- Category
- Salad Recipes
- Method
- Salad Recipes
- Total Time
- 10 Minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Main Ingredient
- head Broccoli
About This Recipe
This refreshing broccoli and wood ear mushroom salad combines crisp blanched broccoli with tender wood ear mushrooms, finished with a fragrant garlic-infused soy dressing. Light, healthy, and easy to prepare, it makes a perfect Chinese-style appetizer or side dish.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Ready in about 10 minutes, so it can fit into a busy cooking day.
- Beginner-friendly enough for cooks who are still building confidence in the kitchen.
- Gives the dish a clear savory flavor profile without making the method feel complicated.
- Useful as a reference recipe because the steps explain both what to do and what to watch for.
Ingredients
- 1 head Broccoli
- 5 g Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 bulb Garlic
- 40 ml Peanut Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Ingredient Notes
These notes explain the role of the main ingredients so the recipe is easier to adjust.
head Broccoli
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms
This ingredient helps define the flavor, texture, or structure of the dish.
Soy Sauce
Soy sauce seasons the dish with salt and umami while helping the sauce taste more rounded.
bulb Garlic
Garlic gives the dish a savory base and becomes most fragrant when cooked briefly in oil or brine.
Ingredients & Techniques Used in This Recipe
These guides explain the key sauces, ingredients, and cooking techniques used in this recipe, so you can understand the dish instead of only following steps.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1
Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Soak in lightly salted water for 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
Step 2
Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms until fully rehydrated. Remove the tough stems, rinse well, and drain.
Step 3
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli for about 1 minute, then drain and cool.
Step 4
Briefly blanch the wood ear mushrooms until tender. Drain well and set aside.
Step 5
Peel and finely mince the garlic.
Step 6
Heat the peanut oil in a small pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
Step 7
Combine the soy sauce and salt in a bowl, then stir in the garlic oil mixture.
Step 8
Arrange the broccoli and wood ear mushrooms on a serving plate. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently before serving.
Step 9
Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Cooking Tips
- Do not overcook the broccoli to maintain its bright color and crisp texture.
- Blanching the wood ear mushrooms briefly improves their texture and flavor.
- Freshly sautéed garlic creates a more aromatic dressing.
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar or sesame oil.
- Serve chilled during warmer months for a refreshing appetizer.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve it with steamed rice when you want a simple Chinese home-cooked meal.
- Pair it with one vegetable dish and one soup or tofu dish for a balanced Chinese meal.
- Use the recipe card below when you want a quick cooking reference after reading the full notes.
Recipe Card
This refreshing broccoli and wood ear mushroom salad combines crisp blanched broccoli with tender wood ear mushrooms, finished with a fragrant garlic-infused soy dressing. Light, healthy, and easy to prepare, it makes a perfect Chinese-style appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 1 head Broccoli
- 5 g Dried Wood Ear Mushrooms
- 2 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 1 bulb Garlic
- 40 ml Peanut Oil
- 1/2 tsp Salt
Method
- Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. Soak in lightly salted water for 30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
- Soak the dried wood ear mushrooms until fully rehydrated. Remove the tough stems, rinse well, and drain.
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch the broccoli for about 1 minute, then drain and cool.
- Briefly blanch the wood ear mushrooms until tender. Drain well and set aside.
- Peel and finely mince the garlic.
- Heat the peanut oil in a small pan and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Combine the soy sauce and salt in a bowl, then stir in the garlic oil mixture.
- Arrange the broccoli and wood ear mushrooms on a serving plate. Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently before serving.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
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