cloud ear
noun[C]
(alsocloudear)uk/ˌklaʊd ˈɪər/us/ˈklaʊd ˌɪr/athin,blackmushroomthat can beeaten, and is usedespeciallyinChinesecookery:
Addshallots,garlic,ginger,cloudears, andgreenbeans.
Soak thecloudearfungusinwarmwaterfor at least 15minutesbeforecooking.
Cut the cloudearscoarselyandaddto thefryingonions.
- Thecloudearshad asoftbutelastictextureand asubtleflavour.
 - Addcloudearmushroomsandsoysauce;stir-fryfor another 2minutes.
 
Food - general words
- aliment
 - bed
 - box scheme
 - carb
 - carbohydrate
 - cep
 - delicacy
 - farm box
 - fast food
 - fayre
 - food
 - foodstuff
 - grub
 - mouthful
 - nosh
 - perishables
 - portion
 - produce box
 - quenelle
 - sustenance
 
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