Four-Treasure Vegetable Platter

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb baby carrots, pared, trimmed
• 1 (15 ounce) jar baby corn
• 1 lb fresh mushrooms
• 3 red bell peppers
• 3 tablespoons minced scallions
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 3 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 1/2 tablespoons chinese rice wine (or sake)
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons vinegar (Chinese black or 1-1/2 t. Worcestershire sauce)
• 2 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon oriental sesame oil
• 3 tablespoons safflower oil (or corn oil)