Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms On Arugula

Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms On Arugula

Yield: 6 Servings

12 shiitake mushrooms

4 t  roasted sesame seeds

SEASONING SAUCE ================

2 T  soy sauce

2 T  oriental sesame oil

2 T  olive oil

2 t  sugar

1 bn arugula,stems removed

1. Prepare the seasoning sauce by combining the soy sauce, sesame

oil

olive oil, and sugar. Can be prepared up to a week ahead.

2. Preheat the broiler.

3. Wash the arugula and spin dry.

4. Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. Place them cup side up

on a broiling rack.

5. Brush the seasoning sauce on the mushroom caps. Position the rack

4-6 inches from the heat and broil until the mushrooms look brown and

crusty, 2-3 minutes. They cook very quickly, so keep an eye on them.

6. Immediately place the mushrooms on top of the arugula. Pour the

small amount of seasoning sauce that's left in the pan over the

arugula. Sprinkle with the roasted sesame seeds and serve.