Shiitake Mushroom Gravy

== Ingredients ==
* 8 small to medium dried shiitake mushrooms, rinsed well
* 2¼ cups boiling water
* 2 cups mushroom soaking liquid
* 2½ tbsp soy sauce
* 2 tsp olive oil
* 1 small onion, thinly sliced
* ½ tsp sugar
* ½ tsp dried thyme
* 2 cups thickly sliced button mushrooms (6½ oz)
* 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
* ¼ cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
== Directions ==
# Place shiitake mushrooms in medium bowl, and add boiling water.
# Cover with small plate.
# Set aside 30 minutes.
# Drain mushrooms, reserving soaking liquid.
# 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.
# 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.
Category:Vegetarian Recipes
Category:White mushroom Recipes
Category:Shiitake mushroom Recipes
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