SWEET SIMMERED MUSHROOMS (SHIITAKE NO NIMONO)

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Japanese meals include small servings of foods from many categories, one being braised or simmered. From Japanese Cooking by Susan Fuller Slack. This recipe is easily doubled.

Provided by zeldaz51

Categories     Vegetable

Time 50m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 dried shiitake mushrooms (medium to large)
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon instant dashi stock (dashi-no-moto powder)
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons mirin
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sake

Steps:

  • Place mushrooms in a medium bowl; add warm water to cover and soak for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, mix simmering sauce ingredients in a small saucepan.
  • Squeeze mushrooms dry. Cut off and discard the stems. Add mushroom caps to sauce, Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until liquid has almost all evaporated and mushrooms are well-seasoned. Serve warm or at room temperature. Divide with remaining liquid between 2 small serving bowls.

QueenVanessa#1
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I can't wait to try this recipe.


China Hingle
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and delicious meal.


supperjam2311
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit.


Latheef Alam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover mushrooms.


Roheel Khan
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The sweet and savory sauce is perfect.


Becky Geraldine
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat mushrooms.


Syeda Saima
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook mushrooms and this recipe is a winner.


Bert Macklin
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Siphokazi Mkhuma
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. Everyone loves it!


Awal Jan
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The sauce in this recipe is amazing. I could drink it straight from the bowl.


Kim Castellanos
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This recipe is a keeper. It's going into my regular rotation.


Joanna Valadez
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I'm not a big fan of mushrooms, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so good!


Loqman Khan
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This is my new favorite way to cook mushrooms. They're so tender and flavorful.


turbo66valiant
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I added some extra vegetables to this recipe, like carrots and celery, and it turned out even better.


Sk Parvez
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the results are always delicious.


Adolf Schneider
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. The mushrooms turned out perfectly tender and the sauce was rich and flavorful.


Abera Baye
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These mushrooms were so flavorful and delicious. I served them over rice and they were the perfect comfort food.