BABI ASAM MANIS
Dried mushrooms are an absolutely essential ingredient. The Mu-err mushrooms of this recipe are Chinese morels.
2 tablespoons vinegar * 1 teaspoon salt * 1/2 teaspoon sugar * 4 tablespoons oil
2 onions * 1-2 leeks * 1 red and 1 green pepper * 1/2 cucumber
2 carrots * 1/4 litre (1/2 pint / 1 cup) bouillon * 1 tablespoon cornflour (starch)
Soak
mushrooms as indicated on packet. Cut meat in thin slices. Prepare marinade
from soy sauce, vinegar, salt and sugar and pour over meat slices. Cover
and allow to stand for at least 1 hour.
Heat oil, coarsely chop onions and fry until translucent. Drain meat, add to onions and fry for about 3-4 minutes.
Add washed and sliced vegetables, fry quickly, pour in bouillon and
stew over moderate heat for 20 minutes. Add mushrooms just before end
of cooking time.
Blend cornflour in a little water and bind sauce. Serve on heated platter
with rice or transparent vermicelli.