Recipes » Sauces » Savory Shiitake Gravy
T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup red wine
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • 2-4 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce
  • ¼ tsp cumin
  • 1 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms
  • ½ tsp dried coriander
  • 1½ Tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1/3 cup water (or other thickener like arrowroot)
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • Salt/pepper to taste (optional)

Instructions

  • 1. Steam onions and garlic in 3-4 Tbsp of water until tender.
  • 2. Add the remaining cup of water to skillet. Add all other ingredients except mushrooms and corn starch.
  • 3. Cook briefly (1-2 min.) Add mushrooms and turn the heat to low.
  • 4. Cover and simmer 30 min.
  • 5. Thicken mixture with water and cornstarch.
  • 6. Serve over brown rice or your favorite grain.

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