CHINESE Buddha's Delight (Lo Han Jai, 罗汉斋) With Asian Mom

Soak dried black fungus, Chinese mushrooms, and dried lily flowers overnight or for at least a few hours.

Chop the carrots at an angle for presentation.

Tie the dried lily flowers into knots (optional).

Chop the lotus fruit and stuffed gluten ball.

Stir-fry the mushrooms in a pan.

Add the mushroom broth to the stir-fried mushrooms.

Add the soaked lily flowers to the mixture.

Add garlic to the stir-fry.

Experiment with the ingredients by adding them in batches, starting with ginger and fermented tofu.

Open canned baby corn and add it to the stir-fry.

Stir-fry all the dry ingredients first, then add the fresh ingredients.

Add snow peas that have been parboiled before serving.

Garnish the dish with roasted white sesame seeds.

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