Bok Choy and Shitake Mushrooms

2 c Vegetarian chicken-flavored broth
5 To 6 shitake mushrooms
1 tb (plus) freshly minced garlic
1 Inch square freshly minced ginger
4 c Chopped bok choy or 6 to 7 baby bok choy
2 tb Corn starch
1/4 c Cool water
1 c Boiling water
1 c Shredded or slicced bamboo shoots
1 tb Light soy sauce, or to taste

Pour one cup boiling water over shitake mushrooms and allow them to sit, covered for 30 minutes.

When they are ready add the cornstarch to 1/4 cup of cool water and set aside. Slice the mushrooms into bite sized pieces, removing the stems, and pour the soaking liquid into a skillet. Add garlic and ginger. Simmer for a few minutes and then add the mushrooms, the bamboo shoots, the broth and the soy sauce. Simmer for at least 5 minutes.

Steam the boy choy separately (2-3 minutes, checking and tossing often). whole baby bok choy may take a little longer.

Add the bok choy to the mixture. Stir in the cornstarch till it's as thick as you like it. Serve over rice.

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