They really do look like ears.

Most people around me don’t eat these, but they were one of my favorite cold dishes in China. Wood Ears have the chewy yet crunchy texture of seaweed but don’t taste strongly.

They are also considered medicinal. Lots of peer reviewed research of effects on blood pressure and more. If you’re looking to supplement or hedge your fiat medicine practices, maybe consider looking around your local woods on wet and mild days!

1: Ears

2: On Dogwood

3: On Privet

4: stock wood ear salad photo

5: my version of wood ear salad