Photo by Christina Holmes
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 8 servings
Ingredients
3 cups dried shiitake mushrooms (about 3 ounces)
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon raw or brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
Step 1
Bring 3 cups dried shiitake mushrooms (about 3 ounces), 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 1 tablespoon raw or brown sugar, and 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Cover pan; reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are softened and all liquid is absorbed, 12-15 minutes.
Step 2
Let mushrooms cool slightly, then thinly slice. Transfer to a small bowl, add 1/2 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds, and season with freshly ground black pepper.
