Funghi
Jelly Ear
A tier
Jelly ear is the British common name for A. auricula-judae—ear-shaped jelly fungus, mild, textural. Fresh after rain is pliable; dried is pantry stable. Chinese-British fusion soups often use related dried ears. Cook to heat through. Texture is the point.
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Traits
British NameEar ShapeEarlikeJellyMildTextural
History
GB
Jelly ear named the elder fungus in English.
GB
British foragers still collected jelly ear for curiosity cookery.