Ni-shiitake
煮椎茸 · simmered shiitake

Dried shiitake g

250 g	dried shiitake
540 ml	shiitake soaking water
360 ml	water
360 ml	dark soy
500 g	sugar
45 ml	mirin

1. Soak in water overnight. Strain the soaking liquid through paper; it's the stock.video 9-3
2. Seasonings into the soaking liquid, add shiitake. Skim the scum that rises at the first boil only.video 9-3
3. Simmer on medium, thick-bottomed pot, until the liquid is gone — 60 min.video 9-3
4. At the end drizzle mirin over to glaze, one more blast of heat. Cool on a flat bamboo tray.video 9-3

For chirashi and futomaki. Freezes well in portions; move to the fridge the day before use.video 9-3