white fungus
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- Tremella fuciformis, a fungus which grows edible frilly, translucent white fruiting bodies. When cooked, it has a desirable gelatinous texture, and is believed to have medicinal benefits in traditional Chinese medicine. It is popularly used in sweet desserts or soups in Chinese cuisine.
... guests can also enjoy a one-time serving of chef's specials comprising braised shark's fin soup with white fungus and crabmeat, mussels in spicy chilli, wok-fried scallops with capsicum and pine nuts, ...
— 2006 May 3, Lee Hui Shan. Today (Afternoon Edition), "HAPPY MEAL". p.68