Ingredients

1 T brewed, soy sauce 1 T brandy
1 t cornstarch
¼ lb. lean pork, cut into ¼” dice [Note: you can substitute any meat you prefer, even seafood.]
3 T cornstarch
8 c chicken or pork stock [Note: I prefer pork stock, but have never seen it available in stores. If you want to use it you have to make it yourself; which is what I do.] 3 T brewed, soy sauce
3 T white wine vinegar
1 t ground white pepper ½ t cayenne
1 t coarse salt
¼ c sliced length-wise bamboo shoots
¼ c dried Chinese mushrooms, soaked in a 2 cups hot water, cut into bite-sized pieces, reserve liquid 6 oz. firm tofu, drained and cut into ¼ dice 1 egg, lightly beaten
1 t toasted Asian sesame oil (I would not eyeball this one. A little goes a long way.)
2 T chopped fresh cilantro
2 T sliced scallions, green part only sliced on a bias

Dann Balesky