Braised Winter Melon with Dried Shiitake Mushrooms and Glass Noodles

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   Rehydrate the dried shiitake mushrooms and glass noodles. Squeeze excess water from mushrooms and slice them. Prepare a cornstarch slurry.

2. 2

   Heat cooking oil in a large pot or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and stir-fry until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add winter melon pieces to the pot and stir-fry for a few minutes until slightly softened.

4. 4

   Add rehydrated shiitake mushrooms, vegetarian oyster sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, white pepper, and vegetable broth. Bring to a boil.

5. 5

   Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until winter melon is tender.

6. 6

   Add rehydrated glass noodles to the pot and cook for 2-3 minutes, absorbing the flavors.

7. 7

   Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce to your desired consistency.

8. 8

   Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.