4 dried black mushrooms
4 slices fresh ginger root
1/4 cup bamboo shoots
1/2 cup Chinese lettuce
2 water chestnuts
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Stock, Chicken or Meat
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
1. Soak dried mushrooms.
2. Shred ginger root. Slice bamboo shoots, Chinese lettuce, water chestnuts and soaked mushrooms.
3. Heat oil. Add salt, then ginger root, and stir-fry a few times.
4. Add all sliced vegetables; stir-fry to heat through (1 to 2 minutes). Add stock and heat quickly. Cook, covered, 2 to 3 minutes; then stir in sugar and pepper.
5. Meanwhile blend cornstarch and cold water to a paste. Then stir in to thicken. Pour sauce over chicken and serve.