Vegetarian Fish Sauce

🥘 Ingredients

• water 3 cups
• dried sliced shiitake mushrooms ¼ oz
• salt 3 Tbsp
• soy sauce 2 Tbsp
• mushroom powder (e.g., Po Ku) 1 tsp
• water 1 ½ cups
• salt 3 Tbsp
• soy sauce 2 Tbsp

1. 1

   **Simmered Shiitake Version**: In a medium saucepan , simmer water , dried sliced shiitake mushrooms , salt , and soy sauce 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.
2. 2

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