Dried Shiitake, Secret Ingredient for Umami

INGREDIENTS  2 to 3 servings

  15 grams dried sliced shiitake mushroom
200 grams beef chuck, cut into thin strips
180 grams onion, sliced
1/2 clove    garlic, finely chopped
    1 tbsp     butter
    1 tbsp     white wine
 90  grams sour cream
1/3 tsp        salt
    +              black pepper
    +              Parsley, finely chopped, if desired
    +              Paprika powder, if desired

 

PREPARATION

Step1

Place the dried shiitake mushroom in a bowl and cover with 200ml water.
Soak for 30 minutes, reserve the liquid.

 

Step2

Put the butter, the onion and the garlic in a pot, set over medium
heat, and cook until onion get tender.
Add the beef, drained and squeezed shiitake mushroom, and brown the beef on both sides.

 

Step3

Sprinkle the white wine into the pot, and stir for 1 minute.
Add the all of the reserved liquid, and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes on medium heat.

 

Step4

Add the sour cream and season with salt and black pepper.
Sprinkle with parsley and paprika powder, if desired, before serving.