Asian Vegetarian Feast - Hardcover

Serves 4

What could be easier than a dish that requires no cooking? Well, almost no cooking: the marinade must be heated and it in turn "cooks" the mushrooms overnight. This simple and delicious appetizer also makes a splendid side dish for roasted meats.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound small button mushrooms

MARINADE:
2/3 cup sake, rice wine, or dry sherry
2 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tablespoon Chinese white rice vinegar or cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt

GARNISH:
2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions

Place the marinade ingredients in a small pan and simmer for about 5 minutes. Allow to cool thoroughly. Combine the cooled marinade with the whole mushrooms and let them marinade overnight. When ready to serve the mushrooms, drain them and discard the marinade.