[CH] Knock-out Shitake Teaser

Eruna Schultheiss (eruna@taom.com)
24 Aug 2001 21:18:18 -0600

Here a follow-up for Alex Silbajoris' Chile Tequila and for any one else
who has chiles preserved in alcohol. Alex, thanks a lot for that *cracks
knuckles* post which reminded me to write down my Shitake Teaser from a few
nights ago.

Last season I preserved Tabasco and Thai peppers in Golden Sherry. Since it
is time to use those bottles up, I was very generous with this infused
liquid ...

                   *  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                         Knock-out Shitake Teaser

Recipe By     : Eruna Schultheiss
Serving Size  : 2    Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Appetizer/Snack

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  10      dried         Shiitake mushrooms
   3      tablespoons   soy sauce
   1      tablespoon    rice vinegar
   2      tablespoons   sugar
     1/2  cup           chile infused golden sherry
   5                    chiles -- finely chopped

Soak the dried Shitake mushrooms in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain. Remove
and discard the stems. Cut mushrooms into stripes. In small saucepan mix
the ingredients for the sauce. Add several of the finely chopped, sherry
infused chilies. Add the mushrooms and saute until the sauce thickens.
Enjoy the heat!

At least I didn't add Natto to this one ... Mostly every one is able to
find dried Shitake mushrooms, aren't you? So this recipe is just a little
bit exotic this time - just enough to stay within my reputation....

Wishing you a hot weekend,

Eruna