Andrew Weil's Shiitake Teriyaki

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 cup dried shiitake mushroom
• 1/4 cup sake
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 2 chopped green onions
• 3 drops roasted sesame oil

Recipe

• 1 reconstitute 1 cup dried shiitake by covering with hot water and let stand till caps are completely soft. (or cover with cold water, microwave on high for 2 minutes and let stand.).
• 2 cut off and discard stems. squeeze excess liquid from caps and slice into 1/4 inch pieces. place pieces in saucepan with 1/4 cup sake, 1/4 cup soy, and 2 tbsp light brown sugar.
• 3 bring to boil and simmer, uncovered, till liquid is almost evaporated, tossing mushrooms occasionally. remove from heat, cool, and chill.
• 4 sprinkle with finely chopped green onions and a few drops of dark (roasted) sesame oil. serve as appetizer, side dish, or over rice.