Shiitake Mushroom Gravy - Vegan

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I found this years ago in a Vegetarian Times magazine.

It goes well over veg. burgers, loaves and on top of

rice and potatoes.

Mare

 

Shiitake Mushroom Gravy - Vegan

 

8 small to medium dried shiitake mushrooms, rinsed

well

2 1/4 cups boiling water

2 cups mushroom soaking liquid

2 1/2 Tbs. soy sauce

2 tsp. olive oil

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1/2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. dried thyme

2 cups thickly sliced button mushrooms (6 1/2 oz.)

3 Tbs. all-purpose flour

1/4 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

 

 

1. Place shiitake mushrooms in medium bowl, and add

boiling water. Cover with

small plate. Set aside 30 minutes. Drain mushrooms,

reserving soaking liquid.

 

2. Remove and discard stems from shiitake mushrooms.

Slice mushrooms into

strips, and set aside. Place mushroom soaking liquid

into measuring cup, adding

water if necessary, to make 2 cups. Add soy sauce to

mushroom liquid. Set aside

until ready to use.

 

3. In medium saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add

onion, and cook, stirring

often, until golden brown, about 9 minutes. Add sugar,

thyme, button mushrooms

and reserved shiitakes, and cook, stirring

occasionally, until button mushrooms

are tender, about 4 minutes. Add flour, and cook,

stirring occasionally, 1 to 2

minutes. Whisk in reserved mushroom liquid, and cook,

stirring continuously,

until thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in parsley, and add

salt and freshly ground

pepper to taste. Serve hot.

 

 

 

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