Cambodia - Aioan Chua Noeung Phset Kretni

Aioan Chua Noeung Phset Kretni 

(Stir Fried Chicken With Mushrooms)

Serves. 4-6

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

-       Soak mushrooms in hot water for 30 minutes.

-       Squeeze dry, cut off and discard stems, cut caps into quarters if they are large.

-       Cut chicken into small pieces with cleaver, chopping through bones as well.

-       Fry garlic and ginger in the hot lard or oil for a few seconds, then add chicken and stir fry until colour changes.

-       Add mushrooms, water and sugar, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked.

-       Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve with rice.