Braised Chicken in Black Vinegar Sauce – Happy Donabe Life

Ingredients

• 4 chicken legs
• 2 tablespoons Liquid Shio-Koji (can substitute with 2 teaspoons sea salt)
• 1 cup (240 ml) water
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) sake
• 2 tablespoons raw brown sugar
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce
• 1/4 cup (60 ml) Japanese black vinegar (can substitute with rice vinegar)
• 3 cloves garlic, lightly smashed
• 3 green onions, green part only
• 1 knob ginger, thinly-sliced
• 3 pieces whole dry red chili peppers (optional)
• 6 oz (180 g) large shiitake mushrooms, cut into half
• Chopped cilantro for serving
• Freshly-ground black pepper for serving
• La-yu (chili oil) for serving