Shrimp and Wood Ear Mushroom with Baby Cabbage

Shrimp and Wood Ear Mushroom with Baby Cabbage

This delicious and easy-to-make Shrimp and Baby Bok Choy Stir-Fry is a flavorful dish that combines tender shrimp, crisp baby bok choy, and earthy black fungus in a rich, savory sauce. The key to its depth of flavor lies in cooking the shrimp in its soaking water, infusing the broth with natural sweetness. Lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, the dish lets the freshness of the ingredients shine. The baby bok choy cooks to a perfect tenderness, while the black fungus adds a delightful chewiness. A glossy, thickened sauce—enhanced with a drizzle of sesame oil—ties everything together, creating a luscious coating for the glass noodles. Topped with fresh scallions for a bright finish, this dish is a harmonious blend of textures and umami flavors. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive dinner, this stir-fry is both nutritious and satisfying, showcasing the best of simple, wholesome ingredients.

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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shrimp
200g
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baby bok choy
200g
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black fungus
50g (dried)

The aromatics

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scallions
2 pieces

The sauce & seasonings

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salt
1/2 tsp
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pepper
1/4 tsp
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cornstarch
2 tbsp
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sesame oil
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Pour the shrimp along with the water used to soak the shrimp into the pot and cook for two minutes.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Add salt and pepper to season.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Put the diced baby bok choy into the broth and cook until tender.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Place the cooked baby bok choy on a plate.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Then, add the black fungus to the broth and cook until tender.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Remove the cooked shrimp and black fungus from the broth and place them on top of the baby bok choy.

8. Step 8

Step 8
Turn up the heat, add water starch, and stir constantly to thicken the sauce, then drizzle with sesame oil.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Finally, pour the thickened glass noodle sauce over the dish.

10. Step 10

Step 10
Finally, sprinkle some chopped scallions on top.

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