shui fa mu er
* Calorie value is measured per serving weight shown
Nutrition (per 100g)
Common Serving Sizes
How long to burn 21 kcal
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About shui fa mu er
Dried black fungus rehydrated in water - a low-calorie, high-fibre everyday side dish, with a tenth of the calories of the dried form.
Health Benefits of shui fa mu er
Calories 'cliff-drop' after soaking
Rehydrated wood-ear fungus drops from 205 kcal (dried) to about 21 kcal/100g, because dried fungus soaks up 5-7x its own weight in water. 100g provides ~2.6g dietary fibre and only 21 kcal - a classic 'eat it and feel full for nothing' food. Its crisp bite adds texture without a meaningful calorie load.
Safety when soaking
Soak wood-ear fungus the same day you plan to eat it - never leave it overnight. Left at room temperature for more than 4 hours, it can grow Bongkrek-producing bacteria (Pseudomonas cocovenenans), whose toxin can be fatal. Soak it right before cooking, drain and cook it through in one meal. If prepping ahead, refrigerate and finish within 24 hours.