Red-Cooked Smoky Braised Mushrooms

All mushrooms are not equal in taste or texture. Chinese dried mushrooms have a rich, smoky flavour and they most readily absorb all the seasonings and flavours of the juices in which they have been braised.

Here is a luscious vegetarian dish which is easy to make and unlocks the special taste and deep aromas of these mushrooms. The sugar in this recipe adds a nice dimension and gives the mushrooms a wonderful sheen. This dish is easy to make and re-heats well, which makes it ideal