Mushroom Sauce for Rice #2

Yield: 4 Servings
Categories: Sauces
12Dried black mushrooms
2tbPeanut oil
4tbSoy sauce
1tbSherry
1/2tsSalt
1tbPeanut oil
1/2cMushroom-soaking liquid
1tbSugar
1tsCornstarch
1tbWater
1. Soak dried mushrooms; reserve their soaking liquid.

2. Heat oil. Add soaked mushrooms and stir-fry 2 minutes. Stir in soy sauce and sherry, then salt.

3. Add remaining oil, mushroom-soaking liquid and sugar. Heat quickly; then simmer, covered, 30 minutes.

4. Blend cornstarch and cold water to a paste; then stir in to thicken. Pour sauce over rice and serve.

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