Sake Mushrooms

Sauteed mushrooms in a rich sauce made with sake, garlic, ginger, scallions, and soy sauce.

Ingredients:

• 20 ounces white button mushrooms, halved
• 1 cup sake
• 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
• 2 Tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 scallions, minced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

Place mushrooms in a large zip top plastic bag. Add 3/4 cup of sake, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Close bag, shake well, and marinate for 1 hour. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove mushrooms from marinade and add mushrooms to skillet. Saute for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add 1/4 cup of sake and cook until liquid has evaporated. Add scallions and season with salt and pepper. Mix well and remove from heat. Serve warm as a side dish.

Number of Servings: 4