Broccoli with Mushrooms -An Encyclopedia of Chinese Food and Cooking

Ingredients:

1 bunch broccoli

4 tablespoons peanut/vegetable/canola oil

8-10 mushrooms

2 tablespoons chopped scallions

1 ½ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon sugar

(more water and cornstarch as necessary to make thicker sauce if desired)

Directions:

Cut broccoli into pieces. Blanch broccoli by putting it into boiling water, when water boils again, remove from heat. Drain, and let cold water run over. Heat oil in pan/wok. Stir-fry mushrooms and scallions for 1 minute. Add broccoli, salt, sugar, and ¼ cup of water. Continue to stir-fry for 1-2 minutes.