Stir-fried longbeans

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1ounceCloud ear fungus
½poundsChinese longbeans -- =OR=-
Green beans
1poundsSilk squash or zucchini
2tablespoonsPeanut oil
2tablespoonsFinely chopped shallots
2tablespoonsCoarsely chopped garlic
2teaspoonsMinced peeled fresh ginger
2tablespoonsOyster sauce
2tablespoonsRice wine or dry sherry
2tablespoonsLight soy sauce
2teaspoonsSalt
1teaspoonSugar
½cupChicken stock

Directions

SOAK THE CLOUD EAR FUNGUS in warm water for at least 15 minutes.

Rinse them several times in cold running water to remove any sand.

Drain thoroughly and set aside. If you are using the Chinese longbeans, trim the ends and cut them into 3-inch segments. If Peel off the tough outer skin of the silk squash and cut the vegetable at a slight diagonal into 2-inch pieces. Heat a wok or large saute pan until hot and add the oil. Put in theshallots, garlic, ginger, cloud ears and longbeans. Stir-fry for 1 minute, t KEN HOM - PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK Recipe By :