Asian Mushroom Soup

• dried shiitake mushrooms↗5
• star anise2
• tamari↗3 tablespoons
• baby bok choy↗1 bunch
• fresh coriander1⁄2 cup

  chopped

• gingerroot3 cm

  peeled

• mirin↗3 tablespoons
• carrot↗1

  julienned

• spring onions↗2

  finely chopped

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cover shiitake in a bowl with 1 cup hot water. Let stand for 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Add the soaking water to a saucepan with 6 cups water, 1 spring onion, ginger, star anise, mirin and tamari.

3. 3

   Bring to the boil slowly and add the carrots and sliced shiitake (stems removed).

4. 4

   Cook gently for 10-15 minutes.

5. 5

   Add bok choy and cook a further 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Remove ginger and star anise.

7. 7

   Place into serving bowls and add 1 tsp chopped coriander and 1 tsp chopped shallots. Serve.