Wood Ear Mushroom Salad. Under tap water, wash one by one to remove dirt hidden in the folds. Prepare the mushrooms in a large bowl, soak dried wood ear mushrooms in cold water for 2 hours until they’re fully rehydrated (see note for.

Be careful as the dirt can be trapped in the inside of the mushroom. Examine each piece, removing the hard stems if necessary. Soak dried wood ear mushroom in a large bowl of water for 30 minutes until they expand.