Savoury Mushroom Sauce

Ingredients

1/2 c porcini mushrooms
1 c water
3/8 c onions
1 tamari
1/2 ts salt
1/2 ts maple syrup
1 pn black pepper
1 parsley sprig
1 1/2 arrowroot dissolved in
2 tb water

Instructions

EXTRACT: Place mushrooms in water in a saucepan & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 15 minutes. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon & rinse. Chop finely & reserve. Strain extract. SAUCE: Combine onions, water, tamari, salt, syrup, pepper & rosemary in a saucepan. Cover & simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove & discard parsley. Add extract & chopped mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Add arrowroot, cook & stir till thickened. Taste for seasoning. Use top rice, potatoes or pasta.