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.
½cupbraising liquid from potatoes or vegetable brothsee recipe
Instructions
How to make Shiitake Mushroom Sauce
Heat a pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, and shiitake mushrooms. Cook for 8-10 minutes until light golden brown.
Reduce the heat to low, add the flour, and stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes.
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.
The broth should be starting to thicken. Add the molasses and red wine vinegar.
Cook over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove the time sprigs.