Instructions: *Note: canned Szechwan preserved vegetable should be rinsed and thinly sliced.

Cover mushrooms with hot water and let stand 30 minutes. Drain; cut off stems; reserve. Rinse stems and caps.

Bring mushroom stems and caps, 4 1/4 cups cold water and all remaining ingredients to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat, cover and simmer 2 hours. Cool completely. Refrigerate overnight. Strain before using.

Makes
about 1 1/2 cups.

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