Ingredients

  • 6 Chinese dried black mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon dry sherry
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar
  • 1/2 pound boneless loin of venison in thin slices
  • 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh hot green chili pepper
  • 3/4 cup sweet red pepper in thin slivers
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil

Method

  • Place mushrooms in a bowl, cover with warm water and allow to sit for 30 minutes to soften.
  • Mix soy sauce, sherry, sugar, cornstarch and vinegar together in a bowl.
  • Cut venison into strips about one-half-inch wide and two-inches long, mix with the soy sauce mixture and allow to marinate for 30 minutes.
  • After 30 minutes drain the mushrooms, remove stems and cut caps into slivers.
  • Drain the venison, reserving the marinade.
  • Heat oil in a wok or a skillet.
  • Stir-fry the garlic, ginger and chili for a few seconds, then add the red peppers and mushrooms.
  • Stir-fry for several minutes.
  • Add the venison.
  • Continue to stir-fry until the venison strips begin to firm up.
  • Add the marinade mixture and stir-fry until the sauce begins to thicken, add the scallions and sesame oil, stir-fry another few seconds, then serve.