Chinese Shrimp and Fungus Recipe

Serves/Makes: 4

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound large shrimp, shelled
• 2 ounces dried cloud ears fungus
• 2 cups tepid water
• 1 tablespoon light soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh-grated ginger
• 1 tablespoon dry sherry
• 1 dove garlic, crushed
• 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
• 2 tablespoons chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1/2 tablespoon cold water
• Pinch of sugar

How to cook Chinese Shrimp and Fungus:

• Soak the fungus in the water for 1/2 hour. Drain.
• Clean the shrimp, and marinate them in the soy sauce, ginger, and sherry for about 15 minutes.
• Saute the garlic in the peanut oil in a hot wok or frying pan just for a moment.
• Drain the shrimp, and saute them with the garlic until they change color and are white and reddish, rather than gray.
• Add the fungus, and cook for a few minutes, or until everything is hot.
• Mix together the chicken broth,, oyster sauce, cornstarch and water mixture, and sugar.
• Add to the pan. Saute until the sauce thickens.

This recipe for Chinese Shrimp and Fungus serves/makes: 4

Main Ingredient: Shrimp
Preparation Method: Pan Fried/Sauteed 
Cuisine: Chinese