2
lb. lean pork
1/4
cup soy sauce
1
tblsp sherry
1
tsp brown sugar
1
tsp ground ginger
1
litre water
4
oz bamboo shoots
Cut
the pork into small cubes. Mix the soy sauce, sherry, sugar and
ginger
together, add to the pork, toss well and leave for 10 minutes.
Put
pork and flavourings in a large pan, add the water and bring gently
to
the boil, cover and simmer for 1 hour.
Drain
bamboo shoots and shred finely, add to the pan and simmer for 10
minutes.
If wished, liquid may be thickened with 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
mixed with a little
cold water.