Ingredients

3 to 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 

1 1/2 pounds shiitake or mixed wild mushrooms, trimmed 

1/2 cup water (or low-sodium chicken stock) 

Coarse salt 

Preparation

In a large saute pan, heat 1 Tbspoil over medium heat. Workingin batches, add mushrooms.Press down firmly with spatula tosear mushrooms. Transfer to aplate. Repeat with remaining oiland mushrooms. Return mushroomsto pan, add water, reduceheat, cover, and simmer untiltender, 4 to 5 minutes. Seasonwith salt. Let cool completely.