Stir-Fried Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms with Garlic

Serves: 4

INGREDIENTS

• 10 ounces oyster mushrooms

• 5 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms

• 2 to 3 tablespoons cooking oil

• 3 cloves garlic, sliced

• 3/4 cup chicken broth

• Salt

• 2 scallions, green parts only, finely sliced

DIRECTIONS

1. Clean the oyster mushrooms, if necessary, and tear or cut lengthwise into bite-size pieces. Trim off and discard the shiitake stalks and slice the caps.

2. Heat a wok or large, heavy skillet over a high flame. Add the oil and swirl it around before adding the garlic, which should be stir-fried very briefly, until you can smell its fragrance. Then add the mushrooms and stir-fry for a couple of minutes until they have somewhat reduced in volume. Next, pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Continue to stir until the mushrooms are tender and the stock has been largely absorbed, adding salt to taste. Add the scallions, stir a few times so they feel the lick of heat, then serve.