WINTER MELON AND MUSHROOMS IN OYSTER SAUCE

Ingredients:

• 2 lb winter melon
• 3 tbsp button mushrooms
• 2 oz straw mushroom
• 2 tbsp lotus seeds
• few black moss
• 1 dried bean curd skin
• seasonal vegetable for garnishing

Seasoning Mix:

• 1 tsp superior soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 tsp sugar
• 1 cup stock
• 1 tsp corn starch
• 1 tbsp water

Sauce Mix:

• 1 1/2 tbsp oyster flavored sauce
• 3/4 cup stock
• 1 tsp corn starch
• 1 tbsp water

Procedure:

• Boil winter melon for 15 minutes. Cut into block and set on dish.
• Shred mushrooms. Rinse lotus seeds. Soak black moss till soft and rinse well. Deep-fry dried bean curds. Then soak in water, drain and shred.
• Heat 2 tbsp oil and fry all ingredients. Pour in seasoning mix. Remove from heat and pour on top of winter melon. Steam for 30 minutes.
• Bring sauce mix to boil, pour on top and serve.
• Serve for 6 persons.

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