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                           BRAISED VEGETABLES

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Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1       md           Carrot, diced
  1       ea           1 1/2" piece daikon, diced
    1/4   lb           Fresh mushrooms, chopped
  5       oz           Winter melon, cubed
  1       ea           Green bell pepper, diced
  6       c            Weak vegetable broth
  4       tb           Vegetable oil
  1       t            Ginger, chopped
  2       tb           Miso
  1 1/2   tb           Cornstarch
    1/2   ts           Salt
    1/2   ts           Pepper
  1       tb           Soy sauce
                       -----GARNISH-----
  1       ea           Green onion, chopped

 Prepare the vegetables.  Put the first four vegetables
 in a pot with the stock & bring to a boil.  Cook over
 medium heat for 15 minutes. Add the green pepper
 during the last two minutes.  Drain & reserve the
 stock. Heat the oil in a wok over high heat.  When
 very hot, add the ginger & miso & stir-fry for a
 couple of seconds.  Dissolve the cornstarch in 1 c of
 the leftover stock & add it to the wok with the salt,
 pepper, soy sauce & cooked vegetables.  Cook, stirring
 constantly, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until the liquid
 thickens.  Place in a serving dish & sprinkle with
 green onion before serving. LEFT OVER STOCK: Put left
 over stock in a soup pot over medium heat & bring to a
 boil.  Add some sliced pressed tofu (1/2 lb should do)
 & add salt & pepper.  Sprinkle in some green onions &
 cilantro leaves.



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