1/4 c. butter
1 c. sliced celery
1 med. onion, sliced
1 med. pepper, cut in strips
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (8 oz.) bamboo shoots, drained
1 can (8 oz.) sliced water chestnuts
1 1/2 c. water
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 c. COOKED meat or seafood
Cooked rice

In a large skillet melt butter over medium heat. Lightly saute celery, onion, green pepper, garlic, bamboo shoots and water chestnuts. Mix 1 1/4 cup water, soy sauce, and salt into skillet. Combine cornstarch with remaining water. Slowly add to skillet, stirring constantly. Simmer until thickened.

Fold in cooked meat or seafood and heat through. Serve over cooked rice. Makes 6 generous servings.