Red-Cooked Drumsticks

The drumsticks are briefly marinated and deep-fried, and then fast simmered so that they acquire flavor and color but still retain their firm, neat form. Embellished with silky straw mushrooms and crunchy spring bamboo shoots, they make a lovely presentation, everything glistening under the tasty glaze sauce. It is a marvelous main course for 4 when served with rice to soak up the delicious sauce and one of the simple stir-fried vegetables, such as lima beans, celery, or celery cabba