Mushroom Syrup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons grapeseed oil (or olive oil)
14 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems chopped (from 2 pounds shiitake mushrooms)
3 cups water
3 cups chicken broth

Preparation

In a large skillet, heat the oil until shimmering. Add the shiitake stems and cook over moderate heat, stirring a few times, until deeply browned, 5 minutes. Add the water and broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Boil until reduced to 1 cup, about 10-15 minutes. Strain the broth and return it to the saucepan. Boil over high heat until reduced to 1/4 cup, about 7 minutes.
Serve with fish, steak, chicken, or veal.
To make ahead:
The Mushroom Syrup can be refrigerated overnight. Melt it in a microwave oven before serving.