Chinese recipes |
Bok Choy, Mushroom, And Bean Curd Soup |
1 cup water 8 dried shiitake mushrooms 6 cups chicken broth 1 piece fresh ginger - (1" long) -- peeled, sliced into thin rounds, then sliced thin strips 2 scallions, white and green parts -- thinly sliced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 pound bok choy - (abt 1/2 head) -- sliced 1/2" pieces 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1/8 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper 4 ounces firm bean curd -- diced |
Bring the water to a boil. Pour the hot water into a bowl with the dried shiitake mushrooms. Set aside to let the mushrooms hydrate for about 20 minutes. Save the soaking liquid. Trim and discard the mushroom's tough stems. |