Instructions: Soak mushrooms in warm water until soft, about 30 minutes, drain. Rinse in warm water, drain. Remove and discard stems; cut caps into thin slices

Remove bones and skin from chicken; cut chicken into thin strips. Toss chicken, cornstarch and 1/2 teaspoon salt in glass or plastic bowl. Cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.

Remove strings from pea pods. Place pea pods in boiling water. Cover and cook 1 minute; drain. Immediately rinse under running cold water, drain.

Cut pea pods lengthwise into thin strips. Cut ham and abalone into thin strips. Cut green onions into 2 inch pieces.

Heat chicken broth and mushrooms to boiling in 3-quart saucepan. Stir in chicken and bamboo shoots; heat to boiling. Stir in ham, 2 teaspoons salt, the seasame oil and white pepper. heat to boiling; reduce heat.

Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add pea pods, cook and stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat, stir in abalone and green onions.

NOTES : makes 6 servings ...approx 1 cup each.

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