Most accessible are brown and cremini mushrooms, but you can also use portobello, shiitake, or even wild mushroom mixes to boost the soup’s flavor. Also, highly recommend using fresh thyme to complement the mushroom flavor. Garlic and onions are another two important ingredients used in this low-carb keto mushroom soup.
Wood ear mushrooms are often sold dried, and before cooking with this ingredient they need to be rehydrated. To do this, first gently rinse the mushrooms off and then place in a bowl of warm water, fully submerging the fungi.
In general the wood ear mushroom pairs well with fermented black beans, oyster sauce, soy sauce, ginger, sesame oil, onion, cucumber, peas, tofu, seafood, pork, chilies, potatoes and egg. What Does It Taste Like?
This type of mushroom is popular in Chinese cuisine and is known for its crunchy texture and ability to soak in flavors. On its own the wood ear mushroom doesn't have much flavor, but because the fungi contains many crevices, it's good for secreting away bits of the sauces it's mixed with.