mộc nhĩ

Thân thiện

Mẹ ngâm mộc nhĩ trong bát nước để nấu canh.

Definitions

1. Noun:
   • Wood ear fungus: An edible fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae) characterized by its ear-like shape, dark brown to black color, and growth on wood or decaying logs.
   • Jew's ear / Jelly ear: Common English names for this fungus, referring to its traditional name (Auricularia auricula-judae) and gelatinous texture.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Món canh này có mộc nhĩ. (This soup has wood ear fungus.)
  • Mộc nhĩ là một nguyên liệu phổ biến trong ẩm thực châu Á. (Wood ear is a common ingredient in Asian cuisine.)
  • Cô ấy ngâm mộc nhĩ khô trước khi nấu. (She soaks the dried wood ear before cooking.)

Advanced Usage

• Culinary Context: Used to describe the ingredient in its prepared state.
  • Mộc nhĩ đã được thái sợi. (The wood ear fungus has been julienned.)
• Descriptive Context: Used to describe its physical characteristics.
  • Những cây mộc nhĩ này rất giòn. (These wood ear fungi are very crunchy.)

Variants and Related Words

• Nấm mèo: Another common Vietnamese name for the same fungus, literally "cat's ear mushroom."
• Nấm tai mèo: A less common variant, also meaning "cat's ear mushroom."
• Mộc nhĩ khô: Dried wood ear fungus (the most common commercial form).

Synonyms

• Black fungus: A common English name emphasizing its color.
• Cloud ear fungus: Another English name, sometimes used interchangeably.
• Tree ear: A direct translation of the Vietnamese name.

Related Phrases (if applicable)

• Ngâm nở mộc nhĩ: To soak wood ear fungus until it rehydrates/expands.
  • Nhớ ngâm nở mộc nhĩ trong nước lạnh. (Remember to soak the wood ear in cold water until it expands.)
• Rửa sạch mộc nhĩ: To wash wood ear fungus thoroughly.
  • Sau khi ngâm, phải rửa sạch mộc nhĩ để loại bỏ cát. (After soaking, you must wash the wood ear thoroughly to remove sand.)

Related Idioms

(This word is primarily a concrete noun for a specific ingredient and does not commonly appear in idiomatic expressions.)

Học thuật

1. Jew's ear