• 1/2 chicken, cut into pieces
• 8 dried shiitake mushrooms, soaked
• 1 can of button mushrooms
• 8 red dates, washed and remove seeds
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 slices of ginger
• Cooking oil, for frying
• Water

Seasoning:

• 2 tbsp of chinese cooking wine (Shao Xing Hua Diao Jiu)
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oyster sauce
• 1/4 tsp pepper powder

1. Heat oil, fry garlic, ginger and soaked shiitake mushrooms til fragrant.
2. Add chicken and fry til half-cooked.
3. Add button mushrooms and red dates. Fry evenly.
4. Add seasonings and fry til well combined.
5. Pour water and stew over medium heat til almost dried.