Shiitake Mushroom Stock recipe

Believe it or not, shiitake mushrooms have wonderful anti-aging properties. Widely used in a variety of cuisines from Asia, this humble “fun guy” has nutrients that would make it an honorable member of the super food club. Please enjoy this broth on us!

Ingredients:

• 2 ounces dried Shiitake mushrooms
• 2 carrots, peeled, trimmed and roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 12-cups water (16 cups for stock pot)

Directions:

1. Rinse mushrooms briefly under cool running water to rid of grit or sand.
2. Place all ingredients in pot.
3. Close and seal
4. Cook for 1-2 hours
5. Pour out and enjoy as you wish!