Name: Savoury Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients: 1/2 c Dried porcini mushrooms; 2 1/2 c Water; 1/3 c Onions, minced; 1/2 c Water; 1 tb Tamari; 1/2 ts Salt; 1/2 ts Maple syrup; 1 pn Black pepper; 1 Parsley sprig; 1 1/2 tb Arrowroot dissolved in...; 2 tb Water

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Vegetables		Side dish, Sauces, Vegetables	3	Cups

INGREDIENTS

1/2	c	Dried porcini mushrooms
2 1/2	c	Water
1/3	c	Onions, minced
1/2	c	Water
1	tb	Tamari
1/2	ts	Salt
1/2	ts	Maple syrup
1	pn	Black pepper
1		Parsley sprig
1 1/2	tb	Arrowroot dissolved in…
2	tb	Water

INSTRUCTIONS

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.
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