Baby Bok Choy with Braised Shiitake Sauce

Summary

Description

Ingredients

10 Dried Shiitake Mushrooms
3TablespoonVegetable Oil
8 Baby Bok Choy (halved lengthwise)
1TeaspoonCornstarch
1TablespoonWater
5CloveGarlic (minced)
1CupChicken Broth
1TablespoonSoy Sauce
1TablespoonOyster Sauce
1TablespoonSesame Oil
1TeaspoonSugar
2TablespoonGinger (peeled and julienned )

Instructions

1.Pour enough hot water over shiitakes to cover; let soak until soft, 45 minutes. Drain; squeeze to remove excess water. Cut off stems; discard. Thinly slice caps.
2.Bring large pot of salted water to boil. Add 2 tablespoons oil, then bok choy; cook just until wilted, 30 seconds. Drain. Transfer to platter; cover.
3.Whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water in bowl. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in small skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add shiitakes; stir 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium; add broth and next 4 ingredients. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; cook until sauce thickens, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper. Pour over bok choy; scatter ginger over.