Warm Arugula Salad

ingredients
Arugula (enough for the number and size of salads you wish to serve -- approximately 1/2 pound for four servings)
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar, seasoned
1 tbsp mirin (rice wine for cooking)
Walnuts, other nuts, goat cheese optional

Directions

• Arrange arugula on individual serving dishes.
• Mix soy sauce, vinegar and mirin.
• Pour liquid mixture in saute pan.
• Add shiitake mushrooms and saute until tender.
• Let cool 5 minutes.
• Put mushrooms, still warm, over raw arugula.
• Top with walnuts, other nuts, and/or goat cheese, as desired.
• Enjoy immediately.

©  Rainbeau Ridge, 2007