Garlic Wild Mushrooms

~My little girl loves mushrooms. Whether it’s enoki, shimeji, shiitake, or wood ear - if I let her know there’s going to be mushrooms for dinner, she will invariably cheer, “mushrooms!!!” as if it was a sporting event. When you see the ecstasy on your 3yr old's face, it's almost worth having her little garlic breath kissing you good night later on. The garlic and shiitake make for bold flavors, but at the same time enhance the sweet notes of the other mushrooms. Feel free to mix other types of mushrooms such as oyster mushrooms, chanterelles, portobella, or king trumpet.  

Ingredients:
   ½ bunch shimeji mushrooms
   1 bunch enoki mushrooms
   8-10 shiitake mushrooms
   5-8 crimini mushrooms
   ½ garlic bulb
   2 scallions
   3 tbsp light soy sauce
   3 tsp sugar
   1 tbsp sesame oil
   1 tsp mirin
   1 tsp fresh ground pepper
   ½ tsp fine sea salt
   vegetable oil

Preparation:

1. Cut off ends of shimeji and enoki and discard. Break apart shimeji and enoki into very small bunches. Set aside.
2. Cut off stems from shiitake and discard. Slice and set aside.
3. Slice button mushrooms and set aside.
4. Finely mince garlic and set aside.
5. Finely chop scallions and set aside. 

Directions:

1. Warm wok or pan on medium high heat. Spread just enough oil to lightly coat surface.
2. Spread shimeji and enoki evenly around pan and let sear for 15sec or so. Toss thoroughly. Sprinkle 1 tsp sugar and toss several times. Add 1 tsp soy sauce and toss. Remove from pan and set aside.
3. Spread another thin layer of oil across surface of pan. Add crimini evenly across pan and let sear for 15sec or so. Toss thoroughly. Sprinkle 1 tsp sugar and toss several times. Add 1 tsp soy sauce and toss. Remove from pan and set aside with rest of cooked mushrooms.
4. Spread another thin layer of oil across surface of pan. Add shiitake and let sear for 5sec or so. Toss thoroughly. Sprinkle 1 tsp sugar and toss several times. Add 1 tsp soy sauce and toss.
5. Add rest of cooked mushrooms and toss thoroughly.  Add garlic, scallions, and mirin. Toss and add a few cracks of fresh ground pepper.  Cover for about 1-2min to let the flavors meld.
6. Finish off with salt and sesame oil and toss again. Remove contents from pan and serve.