Rau Cai Kho Chay (Vegetarian Ham Braised Vegetables with Tofu and Mushroom)

Rau Cai Kho Chay (Vegetarian Ham Braised Vegetables with Tofu and Mushroom)
Ingredients
8 oz. White Mushroom
2 Dried Bean Curd Sticks
Frying Oil
2 Carrots
1 Bitter Melon
Pinch of Salt
Green Beans (About 1 cup)
1 Leek (Bottom half)
1/2 Pineapple
1 Cha Lua Chay
2 large Fried Tofu
2 Young Coconut
2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Sugar
2 1/2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
1/2 tsp. Salt
1 tsp. Sugar

Wash and rinse 8 oz. White Mushroom.  Cut in half and set aside.
In a pan add some Frying Oil. Break the Dried Bean Curd Stick into smaller pieces, about 2 inches long. Fry until golden.
Remove and place on paper towel. Then set aside.
Peel 2 Carrots, cut into smaller pieces and set aside.
Rinse 1 Bitter Melon and remove the center. Then cut into bite size pieces. Using a pan add some water, bring to a boil.
Add a pinch of Salt. Add in the Bitter Melon, boil and drain out the water.  Then set it aside.
Cut some Green Beans, you need about 1 cup. Set it aside.
Chop the bottom half of 1 Leek. Put in a bowl and set aside.
Cut 1/2 of a Pineapple into bite size pieces. Put into a bowl and set aside.
Cut 1 Cha Lua Chay into bite size pieces.
Cut 2 large Fried Tofu, put in a bowl and set aside.
Now you should have everything cut and ready to be braised.
In a large pot, add 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil. Add in the Leek and saute for a few seconds. Then add in the Pineapple.
Add 1/2 tsp. Salt. Add 1 tsp. Sugar. Cook on medium heat, stir for a few minutes. Add in the Green Beans. Add in the Carrots.
Add 2 1/2 Tbsp. Soy Sauce. Add 1/2 tsp. Salt. Continue to stir for another few minutes. Add in the Dried Bean Curd Sticks.
Add in the Fried Tofu. Add in 2 Young Coconut Juice. Bring to a simmer. Add in the Bitter Melon. Add in the White Mushroom.
Continue to let it simmer on medium heat. Add 1 tsp. Sugar. Mix well, let it simmer for 7-10 minutes. Then add in the Cha Lua Chay.
Let it cook for another 3-5 minutes.  Remove from heat and serve.