Stir-Fried Broccoli Vegetables with Mushrooms

Assemble these supplies:

• 1 bunch Chinese broccoli, preferably, or regular broccoli, (1 1/4 pounds)
• Large onion
• 1/2 pound medium-size mushrooms
• 2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup oyster sauce
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• Salt

Steps in preparation:

1. Wash broccoli and dry with paper towels. Remove flo­rets and any large leaves, and set aside. Cut stems diago­nally into 1- to 11/2-inch lengths.
2. Peel onion, slice thinly, and separate into rings. Wipe mushrooms with damp paper towels and cut into 1/4-inch­thick slices.
3. Bring 1/2 inch water to a boil in large skillet over me­dium-high heat. Add broccoli stems and cook about 2 minutes, or until almost tender. Add florets and leaves and cook another 30 seconds. Turn broccoli into colander to drain; dry skillet.
4. Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions and stir fry just until wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. Add mushrooms to skillet and stir fry until tender, about 1 minute.
6. Stir in broccoli, oyster sauce, sugar, and salt to taste, and stir fry mixture just until heated through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to serving platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm.