For Sushi: Slowly Simmered Shiitake Mushrooms

1. 1

   Combine the dashi soup stock and the soaking water from the shiitake in a pot, cut off the stems of the shiitake, add it to the pot, then simmer.

2. 2

   Carefully remove any scum that rises to the top.

3. 3

   After simmering for 5 minutes, add the sugar and mirin, then simmer for about 5 more minutes to sweeten.

4. 4

   Add the soy sauce.

5. 5

   Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes on very low heat until the soy sauce thickens.

6. 6

   Remove from heat, and let the mushrooms marinate in the sauce until they cool.

7. 7

   I used them in country-style fat sushi rolls.

8. 8

   You can enjoy them on their own too!

9. 9

   I used small shiitake mushrooms here and put them in a bento.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.