Healthy Food Recipes

Ingredients :

·         8 oz. dried rice noodles

·         12 dried Chinese or oyster mushrooms

·         1 c. chicken or vegetable broth

·         1 tbsp. soy sauce

·         1 tbsp. cornstarch

·         1 tsp. sugar

·         1 tbsp. peanut oil

·         1 tbsp. minced garlic

·         2 tsp. minced fresh ginger

·         1.5 c. chopped Chinese (celery)

·         cabbage

·         1.5 c. bean sprouts

·         1 c. sliced bamboo shoots

·         1 tsp. sesame oil (optional)

·         1–2 scallions, chopped, for garnish

How To Make :

·         Prepare noodles according to package directions and set aside.

·         Soak mushrooms in warm water for 20 minutes. Squeeze dry, trim off stems, and cut into bite-sized pieces.

·         While mushrooms are soaking, make a sauce by mixing the chicken or vegetable broth, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sugar in a small bowl. Set aside.

·         In a skillet or wok, heat peanut oil. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry until garlic barely begins to brown.

·         Add mushrooms, cabbage, bean sprouts, and bamboo shoots and stir-fry until tender (about 3 to 4 minutes).

·         Add sauce and noodles to pan. Lower heat, and simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes.

·         Sprinkle with sesame oil, if desired, and toss well. Remove from heat, garnish with scallions, and serve.

Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Serves 4

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