Wood Ear Mushroom Salad with Horseradish

This is a simple and refreshing cold appetizer that is wildly popular in northern China but unknown in the rest of the world. The horseradish and Sichuan peppercorns add spiciness and complex umami to a savory, slightly sweet sauce, and when combined with the wood ear mushrooms, it’s a delight to your taste buds. The beauty of this salad is that you can use pantry staples to whip together a dish that adds interesting texture and color to your dinner table.