Xiang Gu Chao Cai Hua (Shiitake-Fried Cauliflower)
- 300 g cauliflower (or use 1/2 broccoli)
- 100 g dried shiitake mushrooms
- 1 green onion, white part only (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (to taste)
- 2 teaspoons rice wine (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon msg (to taste)
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil (to taste)
- Soak mushrooms in boiling water. Reserving water, squeeze excess moisture from mushrooms, remove stems, wash, and quarter.
- Cut cauliflower (and broccoli if using?into florets and wash.
- Mince green onion.
- Heat empty wok over highest heat. Add oil and swirl to heat. Add minced green onion, minced ginger, and minced garlic, and toss a moment until fragrant but not burned. Add cauliflower (and broccoli) and stir-fry. Add mushrooms and continue to stir-fry.
- Season with salt, rice wine, msg, and some of the mushroom water, tossing after each addition.
- Transfer to platter and serve as part of a Chinese meal: rice, soup, and a balanced variety of dishes--one per person.
cauliflower, shiitake mushrooms, green onion, ginger, garlic, rice wine, salt, vegetable oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/xiang-gu-chao-cai-hua-shiitake-fried-cauliflower-494807 (may not work)