Chinese Ham Stew

My mom used to cook this every festive occasion. Everybody in the family likes it especially my daughter. Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired.

• Calories: 437 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 1 (5 pound) pork leg, cut into bite size pieces
• 4 ounces dried wood ear mushrooms
• 5 tablespoons soy sauce
• 10 cloves minced garlic

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash garlic and leave skin intact; wash and soak all of the mushrooms until soft.

Step 2

Put the pork, mushrooms, soy sauce and garlic in a large pot. Add water, put heat on low, and let simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until internal temperature of pork has reached 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).