4 oz boneless lamb
1/3 cup water
1 tbsp oyster sauce *
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp grated gingerroot
1/2 tsp instant chicken bouillon
1 1/2 cup bok choy, cut in 1 pieces
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tbsp water
1 tbsp cooking oil
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 hot cooked rice (opt.)
Directions
* Oyster sauce is an ingredient used frequently in Oriental
Cooking.
Servings: 2 servings
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Categories: Asian; Chinese; Lamb; Meat; Microwave
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