Braised Mushrooms, Chinese Style

Ingredients

• 4 ounces Chinese dried black mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon peanut oil
• 1 ¼ cup vegetable or chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
• 2 scallions, sliced

• Nutritional Information

  • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

    114 calories; 8 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 7 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 453 milligrams sodium

  Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
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4 servings

Preparation

1. Soak the mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes until soft, squeeze the excess liquid from the mushrooms. Discard the stems but leave the mushrooms whole.
2. Heat a wok or skillet and add the peanut oil. Add the mushrooms and stir-fry for a few seconds. Quickly add the stock, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil and wine. Reduce heat to low.
3. Braise the mushrooms for about seven minutes, stirring constantly, until they have absorbed most of the sauce. Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with scallions and serve.

• Dark soy sauce is richer and somewhat thicker than light soy sauce. Chinese or Japanese light soy sauce is lighter in color, thinner and saltier. Both are sold in markets that carry Oriental ingredients. Light soy sauce should not be confused with an American-made kind of soy sauce that is lower in sodium.