Seasoned Vegetarian Broth


chinese, soups/stews, vegetarian

5 dried chinese blk. mushrooms
4 1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup szechwan preserved veg. *
3 green onion; quartered
2 large carrots; coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon light soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon black soy sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

*Note: canned Szechwan preserved vegetable should be rinsed and thinly sliced. Cover mushrooms with hot water and let stand 30 minutes. Drain; cut off stems; reserve. Rinse stems and caps. Bring mushroom stems and caps, 4 1/4 cups cold water and all remaining ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 hours. Cool completely. Refrigerate overnight. Strain before using. Makes about 1 1/2 cups. Source: Bon Appetit, November 1988. Typed for you by Karen Mintzias

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