Bok Choy and Lettuce with Mushrooms Stir-Fry
Amy Foster
ingredients
- 1 cup boiling water
- 8 dried shiitake mushrooms (2 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon dry sherry
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided
- 1 teaspoon minced peeled ginger
- 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 medium garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- 8 heads baby bok choy, halved lengthwise
- 1 medium head romaine lettuce, cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces (about 8 cups)
directions
- 1
Combine 1 cup boiling water and shiitake mushrooms in a bowl; cover and let stand 20 minutes. Drain mushrooms in a colander over a bowl, reserving liquid. Rinse mushrooms. Remove and discard stems; cut each cap into quarters. Set aside.
- 2
Combine soy sauce, wine, and sugar in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk.
- 3
Heat a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil and ginger to pan; sauté 30 seconds. Add reserved mushrooms; sauté 1 minute. Add reserved mushroom liquid and broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
- 4
Combine oyster sauce and cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring with a whisk; stir into mushroom mixture. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Cook 1 minute or until thickened. Remove from heat; keep warm.
- 5
Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add garlic; stir-fry 10 seconds. Add bok choy; stir-fry 2 minutes or until bok choy begins to soften. Add lettuce; stir-fry 2 minutes or until lettuce wilts. Stir in mushroom mixture and soy sauce mixture; cook 3 minutes or until bok choy is tender.
Nutritional Information
Calories:105, Fat:3.4g (sat 0.3g,mono 1.5g,poly 1.2g), Protein:7.7g, Carbohydrate:15.5g, Fiber:5.9g, Cholesterol:0.0mg
notes
Umami! I added a can of water chestnuts to the mushrooms in step 4.
Source: Amy Foster
Pin luscious recipe photos to Pinterest from our featured collections or your own. Try it, it's addictive!
reviews