Instructions: 1. Combine boiling water and mushrooms in a bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain mushrooms, reserving 3 tablespoons of liquid. Discard mushroom stems; thinly slice caps and set aside.

2. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, green onions and bell pepper strips; stir fry 1 minute. Add reserved mushroom liquid, soybeans and mirin; stir fry 2 minutes. Add soyu sauce and pepper; stir fry 1 minute. Serve over soba noodles; sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Yield:4 servings (serving size; 3/4 cup sauce and 1 cup soba)

NOTES : Substitute 4 cups hot cooked vermicelli (about 8 ounces uncooked very thin spaghetti) for the soba, if desired.

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