Homefacts City Report. Chebanse is located in Kankakee County, IL. The population is 1,207, making Chebanse the 10th largest city in Kankakee County. There are 1 public schools in Chebanse with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Chebanse is low, and there are 5 registered sex offenders residing in the city.
A plate of dried black fungus. Overview. Black fungus, or Auricularia polytricha, is sometimes known as wood ear, cloud ear, Judas ear or tree ear. It is a mushroom that is dark brown to black and native to Asia and some Pacific islands with humid climates, according to the Mycological Society of San Francisco.
All dried fungi keep well if stored airtight. Preparation: Fungus must be soaked in warm water prior to use (15 minutes for small, 30 minutes for large). It swells to many times its size. After soaking, the fungus is rinsed thoroughly and trimmed of the tough, gritty part where it was attached to the wood.