Sticky Sesame Mushrooms

Ingredients:

• 8oz of sliced shiitake or shredded oyster mushrooms (washed and cleaned)
• 1 1/2 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp of soy sauce
• 1/2 tbsp of rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp of maple syrup
• 1/2 tbsp of minced garlic
• 1 tsp of cornstarch
• sesame seeds
• Optional: rice, roasted peppers and broccoli

Instructions:

1. Thoroughly clean mushrooms to remove dirt. pat dry to remove excess water (important step)
2. In a skillet over medium heat, add sesame oil and mushrooms
3. Cook mushrooms until they're crispy. Look for a golden brown color
4. After mushrooms are crisp, evenly distribute cornstarch over mushrooms. Use a spatula to mix the starch and mushroms until cornstarch is no longer visible
5. In a bowl, add remaining ingredients and stir
6. Pour mix on top of mushrooms and cook for 5-7 minutes
7. Remove mushrooms from heat and sprinkle sesame seeds on top
8. Serve in a bowl with rice and veggies

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