Mushrooms with Peach Kernels

Vegetables, also Vegetarian Foods

Mushrooms with Peach Kernels
Ingredients:
2 ounces/50 G dried black mushrooms
1 cup (15 ounces/150 G)) peach kernels
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil and extra for deep frying
2 teaspoons sesame oil
½ ounce /20 G ginger, about an inch in length, half sliced, half chopped
1 cup (8 FL ounces/250 ML)vegetable broth
1 teaspoon thin soy sauce
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cornstarch
steamed rice, to serve

Preparation:
1. Put the mushrooms in a bowl, cover with cold water, and soak for at least twenty minutes or until softened. Remove the mushrooms, squeeze dry, and discard the stems.
2. Bring a saucepan of water to a boil, add the peach kernels, and blanch for four or five minutes until the skins begin to wrinkle. Drain and rinse under cold running water. Peel and dry the peach kernels throughly using paper towels.
3. Put the peach kernels into a wok or deep saucepan, add enough vegetable oil to cover them, and deep fry over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes until the kernels are crunchy. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the kernels from the oil and drain on paper towels. Discard the vegetable oil.
4. Heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Add the ginger slices and stir-fry for one minute until fragrant. Put in the mushrooms and vegetable broth, bring to the boil, reduce to low heat and simmer for one hour. Stir frequently to prevent burning. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl.
5. Heat the remaining two tablespoons oil in the wok over high heat, then add the chopped ginger and stir-fry for one minute until fragrant. Mix the mushrooms and peach kernels, add the soy sauce, sugar, and salt. After mixing the cornstarch with one tablespoon water, stir everything into the wok. Bring to a boil, stir for thirty seconds to thicken the sauce, then transfer to a serving plate and serve with rice, if desired.

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