DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

12shiitake mushrooms, 1 1/2 to 2 inches across
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil , about 1/2 pound
4 teaspoons roasted sesame seeds
2 teaspoons sugar
1 bunch arugula , stems removed

DIRECTIONS

Prepare the seasoning sauce by combining the soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, and sugar. Can be prepared up to a week ahead.
Preheat the broiler.
Wash the arugula and spin dry. Clean the mushrooms and remove the stems. [...]

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