Stir Fried Bamboo Shoots And Mushrooms Food

STIR FRIED BAMBOO SHOOTS WITH SCALLIONS AND GARLIC

Steps:

• Rinse the bamboo shoots under running water. Drain.
• Stir fry the shoots and pork in the oil over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until the bamboo is tender.
• Add remaining ingredients. Stir fry for 5 minutes or until the onions are tender.

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN, BLACK MUSHROOMS, BAMBOO SHOOTS AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Preparation "A": Place the shitake/black mushrooms in a bowl and fill to the top with medium-hot water; Use a dish to cover in order to keep the mushrooms submerged in the water; soak for 30 minutes (turn after 15 minutes); Next drain and squeeze excess water from mushrooms; Then cut away the stem and cut each mushroom in half; Set aside.
• Preparation "B": Place chicken pieces in a bowl, add 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons red vinegar and 1 tablespoon oil...stir; Set aside.
• Preparation "C": In a cup add 1/3 stock, 1 tablespoon light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce, 2 tablespoons oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon wine, 1/4 teaspoon sugar...stir; set aside.
• Preparation "D": Dissolve in a cup 2 tablespoons stock and 1 tablespoon cornstarch, stir; Set aside.
• Preparation "E": Cut up bamboo shoots into bite size pieces; set aside.
• In a wok add 2 tablespoons oil, 1 teaspoon salt and 2 cloves chopped garlic, stir-fry for 30 seconds; Next add the chopped spinach; Stir-fry for about 3+ minutes until al dente; Drain, squeeze out some of the liquid from the spinach; Place on a serving plate and keep warm.
• In a wok add 2 tablespoons oil, 1 chopped garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds; Then add the chicken pieces; Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked but not overcooked (stir often); Add cashews, stir briefly, then remove to a bowl and set aside.
• In a clean wok add 2 tablespoons oil, then 1 tablespoon chopped ginger and stir-fry 30 seconds; Next add the shitake mushrooms and stir-fry for about 1-2 minutes (add a little stock if needed); Next add the bamboo shoots and stir-fry another minute; Add Preparation "C" soy sauce and oyster sauce liquid, stir occasionally and cook for about 2-3 minutes.
• Stir Preparation "D" cornstarch and stock once again and add a small amount "As Required" (not all) until you have a thick coating on the mushrooms & bamboo shoots (That is, not a liquid sauce).
• Add the cooked chicken pieces & cashews and blend together for about 1 minute.
• Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil and then one quick stir.
• Place the chicken, mushrooms and bamboo shoots on top of the bed of spinach.
• Serve with sticky white rice, Chinese tea and fortune cookies.
• Note:.
• I prefer to use a non-sweet oyster flavored sauce, such as Hop Sing Lung Brand; However, most brands contain sugar (often second ingredient listed on bottle) which is perfectly acceptable.

STIR-FRIED VEGETABLES (CABBAGE, CHINESE MUSHROOMS, AND BROCCOLI)

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients and set aside.
• Soak the mushrooms in hot water until they soften (15-20 minutes).
• Rinse under cold running water to remove any sand and squeeze out excess water to drain.
• With a sharp knife, remove the stems & discard.
• Finely shred the caps; set aside.
• Blanch broccoli in boiling water and drain.
• Chop cabbage into long shreds, about 1/4-inch wide.
• Preheat wok or large skillet over high heat until it is hot.
• Add oil, wait until the oil gets very hot, almost smoking (the vegetables should sizzle during the entire cooking time); add ginger and cook for 20 seconds.
• Add the mushrooms, broccoli, cabbage, jicama, and bamboo, and continue to stir-fry for 1 minute.
• Add the sauce and continue to stir-fry until broccoli and cabbage are tender (3 minutes), adding about a tablespoon of water, if needed, to keep moist.
• Spoon onto a platter, sprinkle with sesame oil, and serve immediately.

STIR-FRIED PORK WITH STRAW MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Trim fat from pork; cut pork into slices, 2 X 1 x 1/2 inch.
• Toss pork, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, the salt, 1 teaspoon soy sauce, the sugar and white pepper in glass or plastic bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
• Remove strings from pea pods.
• Place pea pods in boiling water.
• Cover and cook 1 minute; drain.
• Immediately rinse under running cold water; drain.
• Cut green onions into 2-inch pieces.
• Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch and the water.
• Heat wok until 1 or 2 drops of water bubble and skitter when sprinkled in wok.
• Add vegetable oil; rotate wok to coat side.
• Add pork and garlic; stir-fry until pork is no longer pink.
• Add mushrooms, bamboo shoots and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; stir-fry 1 minute.
• Stir in chicken broth; heat to boiling.
• Stir in cornstarch mixture; cook and stir until thickened, about 10 seconds.
• Add green onions and pea pods; cook and stir 30 seconds.
• Microwave Reheat Directions: Prepare Stir-fried Pork with Straw Mushrooms; cover and refrigerate no longer than 24 hours. Just before serving, cover tightly and microwave on microwave-proof platter or bowl on high (100%) power 5 minutes; stir. Cover and microwave until hot, about 4 minutes longer. Let stand covered 2 minutes.