This Pickled Shiitake Mushroom Recipe Is An Immunity-Boosting Treat

Ingredients

• 8 oz shiitake mushrooms (about 4 cups)
• 1 T plus 2/3 cup rice vinegar (4.3% acidity)
• 1-1/2 cups water
• 2 t pickling or sea salt
• 1 t raw cane sugar
• 6 thin slices fresh ginger
• 1/4 t fennel seed
• 1/2-inch cinnamon stick, crushed
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 t sesame oil, for serving (optional)