Snow Peas with Fresh Shiitakes
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INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons chicken broth
1 tablespoon Shaoxing* wine or medium-dry sherry
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
5 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 pound fresh Shiitake mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 pound snow peas, strings removedMix broth, wine, salt, and sugar in small ramekin; set aside.
Heat oil in wok or large heavy skillet over high heat until ripples show on pan bottom. Add mushrooms and stir-fry until they wilt and release their juices, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add snow peas and stir-fry 1-1/2 to 2 minutes. Add reserved broth mixture and stir until all liquid evaporates and peas are crisp-tender. Serve at once.
Makes 6 servings
NOTE: - *Shaoxing wine is China's most famous rice wine.