Bring 3 cups dried shiitake mushrooms(about 3 ounces), 1/3 cup reduced-sodium soysauce, 1 tablespoon raw or brown sugar, and1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan.Cover pan; reduce heat to medium-low.Simmer, stirring occasionally, untilmushrooms are softened and all liquid isabsorbed, 12-15 minutes.
Let mushrooms cool slightly, then thinlyslice.
Transfer to a small bowl, add 1/2 teaspoontoasted sesame seeds, and season withfreshly ground black pepper.
