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SHIITAKE MUSHROOM SAUCE
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Shiitake Mushroom Sauce

5 from 1 vote
The Shiitake Mushroom Sauce and Braised Potato combination are a great side to just about any dinner. The layering of flavors and the cross-utilization of cooking techniques is fun and time-saving. 
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16 ounces
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 29
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups shiitake mushrooms julienne cut
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 Tbsp flour all-purpose
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp molasses
  • 1 tsp red wine vinegar
  • ½ cup braising liquid from potatoes or vegetable broth see recipe

Method
 

How to make Shiitake Mushroom Sauce
  1. Heat a pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, and shiitake mushrooms. Cook for 8-10 minutes until light golden brown.
  2. Reduce the heat to low, add the flour, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
  3. Add the potato braising liquid, including the garlic cloves and thyme sprigs. Add the vegetable broth. Stir to combine. Increase the heat to medium heat. Cook for 5 minutes.
  4. The broth should be starting to thicken. Add the molasses and red wine vinegar.
  5. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove the time sprigs.
  6. Keep warm until time to plate.

Notes

Nutritional values are an estimate.