Ingredients

  • 4 dried black mushrooms
  • 1/2 c. dried Chinese fungus
  • 1 c. lean pork
  • 1 c. bamboo shoots
  • 2 Tbsp. oil
  • 12 dried red chili peppers
  • 8 c. chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp. light soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. pepper
  • 1/2 c. vinegar
  • 3 Tbsp. cornstarch, dissolved in 1/2 c. cold water
  • 1 pkg. fresh tofu or bean curd, cut into thin strips
  • 6 eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • hot oil (if desired)
  • 2 scallions, chopped

Method

  • Rehydrate mushrooms and fungus as directed on the package labels.
  • Separately cut mushrooms, fungus, pork and bamboo shoots to fine julienne.
  • Stir-fry pork with salt in heated oil.
  • Bring chicken broth to boil in pot.
  • Add dried peppers, mushrooms, fungus, pork and bamboo shoots.
  • Stir frequently.
  • Add soy sauce, pepper and vinegar.
  • Thicken with dissolved cornstarch, stirring constantly, over moderate heat.
  • Add bean curd.
  • Bring to boil. Turn off heat.
  • Add beaten eggs and stir.
  • Add sesame seed oil. Garnish with scallions.
  • Use additional vinegar for sourness and hot oil for hotness if desired.