Bok Choy And Shitake Mushrooms

Directions

1. Pour one c. boiling water over shitake mushrooms and allow them to sit, covered for 30 min.
2. When they are ready add in the cornstarch to 1/4 c. of cold water and set aside. Slice the mushrooms into bite sized pcs, removing the stems, and pour the soaking liquid into a skillet. Add in garlic and ginger. Sim- mer for a few min and then add in the mushrooms, the bamboo shoots, the broth and the soy sauce. Simmer for at least 5 min.
3. Steam the boy choy separately (2-3 min, checking and tossing often).
4. whole baby bok choy may take a little longer.
5. Add in the bok choy to the mix. Stir in the cornstarch until it's as thick as you like it. Serve over rice.