1.      2 pieces tofu* 

2.      4 oz. fresh straw mushrooms

3.      3 oz. oyster mushrooms*

4.      Few slices ginger

5.      Some cilantro leaves

III.    Seasonings:

1. Pinch black pepper, salt, sugar
2. Starch solution: mix 1 ½ Tablespoons lotus root powder with water and light soy sauce 

IV.     Directions:

1. Wash the mushrooms and drain.
2. Pan-fry the tofu with some cooking oil. Sprinkle salt, sugar, and black pepper on top. Transfer the fried tofu to a plate.
3. Sauté ginger and the mushrooms; add a little sugar.
4. Then add in the tofu and bring to a boil.
5. Add in the starch solution and continue to stir. Transfer to a plate.
6. Sprinkle with cilantro on top.

V.     Recipe provider: Yuqun Chen