On Fri, 7 Aug 2009 21:40:43 -0700 (PDT), aem wrote:

> On Aug 7, 5:02*pm, Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>>
>> We just finished supper. *it was good, but lately I've been using a dark
>> soy sauce for marinades and I think I'll go back to the lighter stuff. *
>> The pea pods were very good. *There's enough left for a lunch for Rob.
>>
> I don't think I've ever used dark soy sauce for a marinade.
>
> For pea pods and beef I often add some Chinese mushrooms (aka dried
> shiitakes, softened in hot water, stems removed, sliced) and finish
> the dish off with some oyster sauce. -aem

the dark stuff can be tricky in the frying phase. better to add it add the
end, as you suggest with the oyster sauce.

but we don't know if there was a sauce/thickening stage to barb's creation.

your pal,
blake