recipe Bean Threads with Assorted Vegetables

Bean Threads with Assorted Vegetables (recipe)

Ingredients for 1 servings
2 ounce	Bean threads
1 tablespoon	vegetable oil
2	cloves garlic minced
4	Dried shiitake or Chinese black mushrooms; soaked and
	Julienned (see
	Glossary), up to 6
4 cup	Finely shredded napa cabbage
1	Celery rib; julienned
1	Carrot julienned
1 cup	Vegetable broth
1 tablespoon	soy sauce
1	Whole green onion; minced
1 teaspoon	Dark sesame oil; (see glossary)
	pepper
recipe preparation
1. Soak bean threads in very hot water for 5 minutes, until they're soft and translucent. Drain in cold water and cut into 3-inch pieces. 2. Heat wok or large skillet over high heat. Add vegetable oil and stir-fry garlic until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Add mushrooms, cabbage, celery, and carrot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3. Add bean threads and vegetable broth and cook until most of the broth evaporates, approximately 5 minutes. Add soy sauce and green onions; mix well. Drizzle with sesame oil and add white pepper to taste. Makes 2 servings. Mc-Busted By Karen C. Greenlee

Bean Threads with Assorted Vegetables (recipe)