Savoury Mushroom Sauce

------------------------------MUSHROOM EXTRACT------------------------------ 1/2 c Dried porcini mushrooms

2 1/2 c Water

-------------------------------MUSHROOM SAUCE------------------------------- 1/3 c Onions, minced

1/2 c Water

1 tb Tamari

1/2 ts Salt

1/2 ts Maple syrup

1 pn Black pepper

1 Parsley sprig

1 1/2 tb Arrowroot dissolved in...

2 tb Water

EXTRACT: Place mushrooms in water in a saucepan & bring to a boil. Reduce heat & simmer for 15 minutes. Remove mushrooms with a slotted spoon & rinse. Chop finely & reserve. Strain extract. SAUCE: Combine onions, water, tamari, salt, syrup, pepper & rosemary in a saucepan. Cover & simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Remove & discard parsley. Add extract & chopped mushrooms. Bring to a boil. Add arrowroot, cook & stir till thickened. Taste for seasoning. Use top rice, potatoes or pasta.