Shaggy
Mushroom Sauce

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 kuzu
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 shaggy mane 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

Preparation time: 30 minutes