Mushroom Gravy

MUSHROOM GRAVY

4-6 mushrooms

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cup sherry, white wine, or veg broth

2 tbsp cornstarch, flour, or a mix

1 1/2 cups water

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp white wine vinegar or other light-colored vinegar

1 tsp toasted sesame oil (optional)

 Instructions:

Rinse the mushrooms; chop them and the garlic and sauté them in a pan with sherry, white wine or veg broth till the mushrooms have shrunk a little, about 3 minutes.

 In a small bowl, whisk the cornstarch or flour with about 1/2 cup water, then add the rest of the water and mix thoroughly. Add to the pan with the mushrooms and bring to a simmer; it will start to thicken. Cook, stirring, for a couple of minutes. Stir in the soy sauce, vinegar, and toasted sesame oil if using.

The Mushroom Gravy is good with Tofu Spaghetti Balls and Mashed Potatoes (both recipes also posted in this space).