Chinese Ham Stew

Description
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 - Place garlic and Mushrooms in water and soak. 2 - add the Pork, Mushrooms, garlic, and soy sauce in a pot. Cook on low heat for approx 1.5 - 1.75 hours.