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Yaki Shiitake Ponzu-zoe (Grilled Shiitake With Ponzu Dressing)

A serving plate with grilled shiitake mushrooms and ponzu sauce.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Greg Lofts

When I find fresh large, plump donko shiitake mushrooms in the market, I simply broil them with a little sake and serve them with grated daikon and ponzu dressing. This is the simplest and the most appealing way to enjoy the true flavor of fresh shiitake mushrooms.

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