Savoury mushroom sauce

3 cups

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupDried porcini mushrooms
cupOnions, minced
½cupWater
1tablespoonTamari
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonMaple syrup
cupWater
1pinchBlack pepper
1eachParsley sprig
tablespoonArrowroot dissolved in...
2tablespoonsWater

Directions

MUSHROOM EXTRACT

MUSHROOM SAUCE

EXTRACT: Place mushrooms in water in a saucepan & bring to a boil.

Reduce heat & simmer for 15 minutes. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon & rinse. Chop finely & reserve. Strain extract.

SAUCE: Combine onions, water, tamari, salt, syrup, pepper & rosemary in a saucepan. Cover & simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove & discard parsley.

Add extract & chopped mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Add arrowroot, cook & stir till thickened. Taste for seasoning.

Use top rice, potatoes or pasta.

"Vegetarian Gourmet" Issue #11

Submitted By MARK SATTERLY On 12-13-94