BRAISED CHICKEN IN OYSTER SAUCE

Ingredients:

• 1 lb chicken
• 6 dried Chinese mushrooms
• 2 stalks scallions (sectioned)
• 2 slices ginger
• 4 oz bamboo shoots

Sauce Mix:

• 3 tbsp oyster flavored sauce
• 1 tsp superior soy sauce
• 1 tsp premium soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 cup water

Seasoning Mix:

• 1/2 tbsp superior soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp premium soy sauce
• 1 tsp cooking wine
• pinch of pepper

Procedure:

• Rinse chicken and cut into big pieces. Marinate chicken with seasoning mix.
• Soak Chinese mushrooms till soft. Cut into half. Slice bamboo shoots.
• Stir-fry chicken pieces in hot oil till golden-brown. Drain and set aside.
• Stir-fry scallions and ginger with 1 tbsp oil. Add Chinese mushrooms, bamboo shoots and chicken pieces. Pour in sauce mix. Cover and cook for 5-6 minutes.
• Serve for 4 persons.

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