Aioan Chua Noeung Phset Kretni (Stir Fried Chicken with Mushrooms)

Ingredients

• •6 dried Chinese mushrooms
• •1 small roasting chicken
• •4 cloves garlic, crushed
• •l/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
• •2 tablespoons oil
• •1 cup water
• •2 teaspoons sugar
• •2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves

Directions

1. 1Soak mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes.
2. 2Squeeze dry, cut off and discard stems, cut caps into quarters if they are large.
3. 3Cut chicken into small pieces with cleaver, chopping through bones as well.
4. 4Fry garlic and ginger in the hot lard or oil for a few seconds, then add chicken and stir fry until color changes.
5. 5Add mushrooms, water and sugar, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked.
6. 6Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve with rice.