Ingredients
Marinade
3/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup mirin (rice wine)
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
Juice of 1/2 lime
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon peeled, grated fresh ginger
1/8 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
Preparation
Cut the shiitake mushroom caps in half and place them in a mixing bowl. In a medium saucepan, combine the marinade ingredients and bring to a simmer; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and pour the hot liquid over the mushroom caps. Marinate for 20 minutes.
