Spicy Sesame Shiitake Jerky – Circular Farm

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 1/2 tablespoons coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce
• 1 small garlic clove, grated or minced
• 1/2 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
• 1/8 teaspoon chili flakes- or more if you like it really spicy!
• 1/3 cup water
• 8 ounces shiitake mushroom caps, whole, stems removed
• Sesame seeds