Shiitake Mushroom Gravy

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 medium onion, cut into 1/4 inch dice (1 cup)

3/4 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced thin

1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced

2 cups water or vegetable stock

1/4 cup soy sauce, or to taste

Pinch nutmeg, ground

Pinch cayenne pepper

Preparation

10 minutes prep; 15 minutes cooking

Makes 3-1/2 cups

1. Create a roux by placing flour in a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon filtered water and whisk until a thick paste is created. Set aside.

2. Place one tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan on medium high heat. Add onion and garlic, cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

3. Add mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add remaining ingredients except roux mixture and cook for 5 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally. Add roux mixture and cook until gravy has a thick consistency, approximately 10 minutes, stirring frequently.

Serve over rice, grilled Yukon gold potatoes, roasted or pan seared meats. Enjoy!