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     Title: Oriental Stew
Categories: Soups/stews, Vegetables, Oriental
     Yield: 6 servings

     5 c  Vegetable Stock                     1 c  Broccoli florets
     1 x  Sm Onion, thinly sliced *           1 x  Carrot, shredded
     2 x  Cloves Garlic, minced               1 c  Sliced Mushrooms (3 oz)
     1 tb Minced Gingeroot                  1/2 c  Peas
 1 1/2 tb Soy sauce                           2 oz Buckwheat Noodles (1/2 cup)
     3 x  Stalks Bok Choy  **               1/2 lb Firm Tofu, cut in 1/2" cubes
     1 x  Sweet red Pepper, julienned       1/4 c  Watercress leaves

 *    or 2 scallions, chopped
 **  diagonally sliced, also shred leaves
 GARNISH: blanched peapods, thin scallion slices, celery leaves, toasted
 sesame seeds, finely shredded lettuce or watercress leaves, Optional.
  Place 1/2 cup of the vegetable stock in a Dutch oven or 3 1/2 - 5 qt
 saucepan and bring to a boil. Add onion, garlic, and gignger; simmer for
 3 minutes. Stir in remaining stock and soy sauce. Cover pot and bring to a
 gentle boil. Add remaining ingredients.
  Test for doneness: noodles should be softened; vegetables should remain
 crisp/tender. Timing - about 8 minutes. Top each serving with one of the
 garnishes.
 VARIATIONS: - substitute 1 c cooked brown rice for the buckwheat noodles
 peppers, chopped water chestnut, chopped jicama root, shredded spinach,
 chopped celery, or bamboo shoots.
 EGG THREADS:
  In a small skillet, heat a little margarine. When it begins to bubble,
 add 1 egg beaten with a little cold water. Tilt the pan so the yolk
 mixture coats it in a thin layer, the thinner the better. When the egg is
 lightly cooked, turn it out onto a cutting board. Slice it into very thin
 strips with a sharp knife. (makes about 1/3 cup)

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