Chinese Recipe : Cabbage Parcels (Vegetarian)

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredients:

• 16 pcs Chinese cabbage leaves (bok choy)
• ¾ oz black moss (fatt choy)

Ingredients A: shredded

• 1 ¾ oz Chinese mushrooms, soaked
• 1 ¾ button mushrooms
• 1 ¾ oz straw mushrooms
• 1/3 oz. wood ears, soaked
• 5 oz carrots

Seasoning:

• 2 tbsp Chinese cooking wine (optional)
• 2 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• ¼ tsp sugar

Thickening:

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

Directions:

1. Soak the black moss in water, rinse carefully to remove dirt and sand.
2. Place cabbage leaves in a saucepan with 1 cup of water and 1 tbsp oil. Cover and cook over low-heat. When steam appears, turn off the heat. Allow to stand for 2 mins. Drain and retain the cabbage stock.
3. With 2 tbsp oil, stir fry the shredded ingredients A and black moss. Add the seasoning and give it a quick stir. Remove and cool.
4. Place a tbsp of cooked vegetables on each cabbage leaf and wrap tightly. Arrange on a platter of rack and steam for 10 mins. Remove and arrange on a plate. Do not discard the balance gravy.
5. Combine the cabbage stock and gravy. Thicken with cornstarch. Pour over the cabbage parcels. Serve hot with rice.