1-2teaspoonsseeded and minced Thai chile pepper, to taste
1tablespoonlow-sodium shoyu, liquid aminos or soy sauce
¼cupextra-virgin olive oil
3cupscoconut water (reserved from coconuts or purchased), divided
2cupsfresh coconut meat, scraped and cleaned from 4 young coconuts
1teaspoonminced fresh garlic
5fresh kaffir lime leaves
2tablespoonschopped lemongrass, tender lower stalk only
½teaspooncoarse salt
2tablespoonschopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
Place shiitake, Thai chile, shoyu and olive oil in a bowl and mix well. Set aside for 10 minutes or more to soften.
Place 1 cup coconut water in a blender. Add coconut meat, garlic, kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and salt. Blend until smooth; add remaining 2 cups coconut water as desired thickness is reached. Add more salt to taste.
Serve cold, topped with marinated mushrooms and cilantro. Will keep for 2–4 days, refrigerated.