since recipes appear to be popping up... I figured I'd post this one. Made
it a few days ago and it was *wonderful*
Came out of a cookbook (in itself wonderful.. full of interesting cultural
bits, tips, hints etc, not to mention lovely photography) by Martin Yan (of
Yan Can Cook fame) called Culinary Journey Through China

I've made several things from this, and the only thing stopping me from
trying more is that many of the recipes call for ingredients not
conveniently found at the local grocery store. (Though with the large Asian
population here I'm sure I can find an Asian grocery store... and I *know*
Laurie can  Hongcouver being what it is :) (if Laurie were inclined to
eat noodles that is, though one could always leave them out)

Anyway -- Beijing Noodle Soup

4 dried black mushrooms
1/4 pound medium raw shrimp, shelled and deveined

Marinade:
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice wine or dry sherry (I used sherry since I usually have it on
hand for cooking)
1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 package (12oz) Chinese egg noodles
5 cups chicken broth (if I don't have any to hand, I usually have Swanson's
chicken broth in the aseptic packaging.. the carton. It's *excellent* and
with no "can" taste)
20z tender, boneless  beef or chicken or pork thinly sliced (I used chicken)
1/4 pound cabbage sliced
2 tablespoons oyster flavored sauce
1 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil


1) soak mushrooms in warm water (just covered) until softened - about 15
min.
Drain, trim and discard stems. Thinly slice caps. Cut shrimp in half
horizontally. Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl. Add shrimp and stir to
coat. Let stand for 10 minutes.

2) Cook noodles in a pot of boiling water according to package directions.
Drain, rinse with cold water, and drain again

3) place brother in a 2-quart pot, bring to a boil. Add meat, mushrooms and
cabbage. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 3 minutes. Add shrimp and
simmer for 1 minute. Add noodles, oyster sauce, chili garlic sauce, and
sesame oil; cook until heated through. Ladel into bowls



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