Shaggy mane mushrooms, with their high water content, are perfect for sauces. With thickeners and minimal seasonings, they create an especially good mushroom sauce.
2-1/2 cups vegetable stock
2 cup shaggy mane mushrooms or other mushrooms
1/2 cup raw cashews
1/4 cup miso
2 tbs. arrowroot or kudzu
1 tsp. marjoram, ground
1/2 tsp. black pepper, ground
1/4 tsp. nutmeg, ground
1. Puree all ingredients except the mushrooms in a blender.
2. Add the mushrooms and blend on low speed until finely chopped.
3. Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly, reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes.
Makes 4 cups
Cooking Time: 30 minutes