2 shih Recipes

dried shiitake mushrooms , about 3/4 oz, boiling water, ground pork butt (not lean), scallion, white and pale green parts only, finely chopped, canned water chestnuts, rinsed, drained, and finely chopped, chinese rice wine or 1 medium dry sherry, sesame oil, sugar, fresh ginger, finely chopped, soy sauce, salt, head napa cabbage (2 1/2- 3 lbs.), peanut oil (or vegetable oil), cornstarch, fresh ground black pepper, reduced-sodium chicken broth

fresh firm tofu , 3 x 3 x 3/4 inches, eggs, cornstarch, cooked carrot, finely chopped, salt, sugar, braggs liquid aminos or 1 tbsp soy sauce, msg, peanut oil, vegetable broth or 1 cup water, fresh mushrooms, peanut oil, braggs liquid aminos or 1 tsp salt