Serves 2
Gluten free : Dairy Free : Vegan
2 teaspoons (10ml) sesame oil
4 asian shallots, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, peeled and finely sliced
2 tablespoons finely sliced ginger
8 cups (2L) vegetable stock or broth
2 tablespoons (40ml) gluten free soy or tamari
1/2 cup (10g) dried shiitake mushrooms
1 cup (100g) finely sliced button mushrooms*
To serve: chilli flakes and sesame seeds (optional)
In a large heavy based saucepan combine sesame oil, shallots, garlic, ginger, vegetable stock, tamari, shiitake and button mushrooms, cover and bring to a simmer on a low heat for 45 minutes.
*If you don’t have fresh mushrooms on hand then substitue 1 cup button mushrooms for an additional 1/2 cup dried shiitake mushrooms