February 28, 2023

Sweet-Salty Mushrooms

Pan-fried mushrooms glazed with soy or tamari and agave or rice syrup, finished with optional thyme and black pepper.

Ingredients

• Mushrooms: brown, white, and/or shiitakes
• 3 tbsp soy or tamari sauce
• 1.5 tbsp agave or rice syrup
• Olive oil
• Optional: thyme or black pepper

Process

1. 1.If the mushrooms are small, leave them whole; otherwise cut them in any shape you like.
2. 2.Heat the pan before adding olive oil.
3. 3.Once the pan is hot, add the oil and fry the mushrooms on a medium-high fire, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes.
4. 4.Add a good splash of soy sauce and the sweet syrup.
5. 5.Stir and fry until the sauce sticks to the mushrooms.
6. 6.Add black pepper and fresh or dried thyme if you like.
7. 7.Serve as a side dish with rice, noodles, mashed potatoes, or other dishes.