Mizuna to yakishiitake no ume-ae / mizuna and grilled shiitake mushrooms in plum dressing

Fresh mizuna and earthy grilled shiitake, with light and airy plum-dashi dressing.

<Ingredients>

1/4-1/3 bunch mizuna
3 shiitake mushrooms

For dressing
1/2 umeboshi pickled plum
1 tbsp dashi
1/4 tsp usukuchi soy sauce


<Directions>
1.

Broil shiitake until surface becomes somewhat dry and toasty.

2.

Cut mizuna into 3-4 cm.

3.

Prepare dressing.
Finely chop umeboshi, and mix with all other ingredients for dressing.

4.

When shiitake cools, tear into small pieces, and add to mizuna.

Pour dressing, and toss.

<Notes>

• Broil both sides of shiitake for a crispier texture and more concentrated taste.
• Umeboshi can be very salty (and sour). If unsure, first mix a small amount of umeboshi and dashi, then add more umeboshi and soy sauce as necessary.
• If usukuchi soy sauce is not available, substitute regular soy sauce but use slightly less, and add a tiny amount of salt as necessary