Black & White Stir-Fry

Ingredients (serves 4):

• 4 fresh bamboo shoots
• 6 oz. fresh wood-ear
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 Tbsp light soy sauce
• 1.5 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
  

Preparation (30-45 minutes):

1. Rinse, peel, and trim the bamboo shoots until no more stiff brown layers are left.
   
   
2. Cut the bamboo in half length-wise, then chop into thin slices.
   


3. Wash the wood-ear well, since it tends to be gritty.
4. Crush the garlic.
   

Cooking (15 minutes):

1. Pre-heat a medium wok with the vegetable oil.
2. Throw in the bamboo shoots. Let them fry for at least 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
3. Add the garlic and wood-ear. Mix well.
   
4. Fry for another 10 minutes or so, stirring occasionally.
5. Drizzle the sesame oil and soy sauce over the veggies. Mix well, and let cook for another minute or so.
   
6. Enjoy!