竹荪 (zhúsūn) · bamboo fungus

Meanings

1 bamboo fungus
2 veiled lady mushroom (Phallus indusiatus)

About the ingredient

菌类 Mushrooms

A fungus sold dried in bundles: long, pale tubes with a net pattern. Soaked and cut into lengths, it goes into soups, stir-fries and hotpot, where it soaks up the broth and stays tender and crisp.

Also called 竹笙

Used in 1 dish

鼎湖上素 Dǐnghú shàngsù

Characters

fragrant grass; aromatic herb

Examples

HSK 6

干竹荪要先用淡盐水泡发。

Gān zhúsūn yào xiān yòng dàn yánshuǐ pàofā.

Dried bamboo fungus needs to be rehydrated in lightly salted water first.

HSK 7-9

竹荪炖鸡汤是宴席上的高档菜。

Zhúsūn dùn jītāng shì yànxí shàng de gāodàng cài.

Bamboo fungus stewed with chicken is a high-end banquet dish.

Tips

culture

Long called the 'queen of mushrooms' (菌中皇后), 竹荪 grows wild in southern bamboo groves and was a Qing imperial tribute. Its lacy white veil makes it instantly recognizable; in cooking it brings a delicate texture rather than a strong flavor, perfect for clear chicken or duck soup.