Pea Shoots with Shiitake Mushrooms

Ingredients:

8 pieces dried shiitake mushrooms
2 cups water
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp cornstarch blended with 1 tbsp water
1 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp oil
300 grams of peashoots
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp rice wine

Methods:

1. Soaked the mushrooms in hot water until soft and then sliced.

2. Place the mushrooms, water, soy sauce and sugar in a pan. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer until the mushrooms become tender.

3. Add the cornstarch/water blend to the mushrooms, stirring constantly over low heat until the mixture thickens and clears. Sprinkle with sesame oil. Keep warm.

4. Heat the oil a wok and add the pea shoots. Stir-fry for a few seconds, pour in the chicken broth and rice wine and simmer until tender.

5. Serve the pea shoots on a plate with the mushrooms on one side.