Chinese Ham Stew

My mom used to cook this every festive occasion. Everybody in the family likes it especially my daughter. Serve with hot cooked rice, if desired.
 * Original recipe yield: 4 servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 (5 pound) pork leg, cut into bite size pieces
 * 4 ounces dried wood ear mushrooms
 * 5 tablespoons soy sauce
 * 10 cloves minced garlic
 * 4 cups water

Directions

 * 1) Pplace garlic and mushrooms in water and soak.
 * 2) Add the pork, mushrooms, garlic, and soy sauce in a pot.
 * 3) Cook on low heat for approx 1.5 - 1.75 hours.