>> source: https://www.americastestkitchen.com/how_tos/6610-making-a-vegetarian-substitute-for-fish-sauce
>> serves: 12
>> prep time: 5 minutes
>> cook time: 20 minutes
>> total time: 25 minutes

**Simmered Shiitake Version**: In a #medium saucepan{}, simmer @water{3%cups}, @dried sliced shiitake mushrooms{0.25%oz}, @salt{3%Tbsp}, and @soy sauce{2%Tbsp} over medium heat until reduced by half (to about 1.5 cups), about ~{20%minutes}. Strain the mixture through a #fine-mesh sieve{} into an #airtight container{}. Allow to cool to room temperature, then seal and store in the #refrigerator{} for up to 3 weeks.

**Quick Mushroom Powder Version**: Alternatively, whisk @mushroom powder (e.g., Po Ku){1%tsp} in warm @water{1.5%cups} with @salt{3%Tbsp} and @soy sauce{2%Tbsp} in an #airtight container{} until fully dissolved. Allow to cool, then seal and store in the #refrigerator{} for up to 3 weeks.