Braised Shiitake Mushrooms
with Tofu, Thai Basil & Chilies
- 2 Tbsp gluten-free red miso paste
- 1⁄4 cup rice vinegar
- 3 shallots, sliced into thin rings
- 2 Tbsp minced fresh ginger
- Kosher salt
- 2 lbs fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps left whole
- 3 Thai (bird’s-eye) chilies, seeded and sliced into thin rings
- 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 small yellow bell pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1⁄2 lb firm tofu, cut into 1⁄2-inch-thick planks, seasoned with a pinch of salt and pressed*
- 1⁄4 cup freshly torn Thai basil leaves
- Preheat a 4-quart (or larger) slow cooker on the High setting for at least 15 minutes.
- Pour 4 cups of water into slow cooker. Add miso, vinegar, shallots, ginger, and 1⁄2 teaspoon salt, whisking well to fully dissolve miso. Add mushrooms and Thai chilies, cover with lid, and cook on High for 1 hour.
- Add bell peppers and tofu to mushroom mixture, re-cover cooker, and cook for 1 hour more, still on High setting. To finish, add basil, mix well, season with salt to taste, and serve in a deep platter or a bowl.
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A self-taught Chef, Hugh Acheson believes in the potential and necessity for every person to learn the skills to prepare wholesome, fulfilling meals from scratch at home.
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