Shiitake Mushrooms Recipes

Steps:

• Bring 1 quart of water to a boil. Place the dried shiitake In a medium heatproof bowl and pour the boiling water over to rehydrate the mushrooms. Cover with a plate to retain heat and steep the mushrooms for about 15 minutes. Drain the mushrooms, squeezing out and reserving any excess liquid in a separate bowl. Set the mushrooms aside until cool enough to handle, about 5 minutes. Remove each mushroom stem from its cap and discard the stems.
• Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion, lower the heat to medium and cook, stirring constantly, until softened, about 6 minutes. Add the mushrooms and reserved liquid, soy sauce, sugar or agave nectar, bay leaves and 1 teaspoon pepper. Cook over medium heat until the liquid has reduced by half, about 25 minutes. Stir in the vinegar and cook until well combined and the flavor has melded, about 5 minutes more. Serve with jasmine rice.

Steps:

• Soak dried shiitake mushrooms in warm water for 20-30 minute to rehydrate. Squeeze out any excess water.
• Cook pasta according to package directions and set aside.
• In large pan heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add onion, mushrooms and garlic.
• Reduce heat to medium and add butter, red pepper, Italian Seasoning, garlic, and basil. Cook about 1-2 minute to mix flavors.
• Add wine. Cook another 2-3 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
• Add milk and let simmer until liquid is almost evaporated.
• Mix pasta into "sauce" and add a bit more milk or butter if needed to evenly coat.
• Sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano and serve.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F Toss potatoes with olive oil and season with 1/4 teaspoon of the garlic salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the black pepper. Place on a baking sheet; bake at 400F for 30 minutes. Turn halfway through.
• While potatoes are cooking, heat broiler or grill. Season steak with remaining garlic salt and pepper. Broil or grill steak 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Allow to rest before slicing.
• Melt butter in a medium-size skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots and mushrooms and cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add sherry off the heat. Return to heat; cook for 1 minute. In a small bowl, mix together broth and cornstarch. Stir into skillet and simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in oregano and Worcestershire sauce. To serve, slice steak on an angle; spoon mushroom sauce on top. Serve with potatoes.