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             STIR-FRIED ARTICHOKES WITH PEA PODS & BLACK M

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Vegetarian

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/4   c            Tree ear mushrooms, dried
 16       ea           Baby artichokes, trimmed
  2       tb           Oil
  1       c            Pea pods
    1/4   c            Vegetable stock
  1       t            Cornstarch
  1       tb           Dry sherry
  1       tb           Tamari
    1/2   ts           Ginger, grated

 Pour boiling water over the mushrooms & let stand for
 10 minutes. Drain & set aside.

 Cook artichokes in boiling, salted water until just
 tender, should be about 10 minutes.  Drain & set
 aside.  When cool, cut each artichoke in half.

 Heat oil in a wok.  Stir-fry artichoke halves, pea
 pods & mushrooms for 1 minute.  Add stock, cover &
 simmer until the vegetables are tender, be careful not
 to overcook, they do not need long.  Whisk together
 the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl & add to
 the wok. Cook & stir for a further 2 minutes & serve.

 "Vegetarian Gourmet, Special Low-Fat Issue" 1995



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