CLASSIC CHASE PAIRING-TERIYAKI BRAISED SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS

INGREDIENTS:

12 Shiitake Mushrooms- destemmed and cut into quarters

As Needed Olive Oil

As needed salt and black pepper

5 tablespoons Sake

5 tablespoons Tamari

5 tablespoons Mirin

3 tablespoons sugar

3 tablespoons Tamarind paste

3 heads Bok Choy, cleaned and sliced crosswise into ⅓ inch thick

Toasted sesame seeds

METHOD:

Preheat oven to 375°.

Place shiitake mushrooms in a large bowl and toss with oil, salt and pepper. Lay on a parchment lined sheet tray and bake for 14 to 18 minutes.

In a small pot over medium high heat add sake, tamari, mirin, sugar and tamarind. Bring to a simmer carefully so it doesn’t boil over. Simmer for 5 minutes, add cooked shiitakes and then reduce to desired thickness (we reduce to a syrup consistency).

In a large sauté pan add some olive oil and sauté Bok choy over medium heat until just tender, about 5 minutes season with salt and pepper.

Garnish with sesame seeds.

Courtesy of Mark Caldwell, Executive Chef Davis Estates