Stir-Fry Chayote with Black Fungus

I usually fry chayote with garlic and salt so when I saw this recipe here, I wanted to give it a try because I love black fungus!  However, I couldn't find the fresh black fungus at the supermarket so I replaced it with dried ones.

I personally prefer this version but my 2 elder kids hated black fungus.  I believe for every different kind of food introduced, the taste is acquired so I'm definitely going to cook this again next time.

Stir-Fry Chayote with Fresh Black Fungus
(Recipe adapted from Tigerfish's blog)
Ingredients
1 Chayote, peeled and thinly sliced (佛手瓜/合掌瓜)
dried black fungus, rinsed and sliced
salt and white pepper to taste
drizzle of sesame oil
2-3 slices of ginger

Method

1. Wash and soak black fungus in water till soften.  Slice thinly and set aside.
2. Heat some oil in a pan. Add ginger and fry till fragrant.
3. Add the chayote slices and fry briskly.
4. Add the black fungus, fry and mix well with the chayote.
5. Add 1-2 tbsp of water and allow to simmer at low-medium heat till chayote slightly softens.
6. Salt and white pepper to taste and drizzle with sesame oil before serving.