Noiceter Sauce

Time to prepare:  1.5 hours
Difficulty: Very Easy
Utensils: Blender / Food processor / Immersion blender
Adaptable: Yes
Vegetarian: Yes
Vegan: Yes
Dish origin: [...]

Ingredients:

•  240ml hot water (only if using dried mushrooms). Use half the amount of water if mushrooms are fresh
• 4-5 dried shiitakes (for closest flavor to traditional oyster sauce) or 6-7 dried mushrooms of choice. Alternatively you can use fresh mushrooms.
• 60ml soy sauce / tamari / liquid aminos (soy free) / coconut aminos (also soy free)
• 2 tablespoons sweetener of choice
• 1 Nori sheet torn into little pieces (or 2 teaspoons dried algae of choice) 
• 4 teaspoons starch of choice

Preparation:

If using dried mushrooms, add them to a bowl and add hot water. Let them soak for an hour. If using fresh mushrooms skip the soaking. Add all the ingredients (including the soaking water) to your blender, food processor, or, if using an immersion blender to your container of choice. Blend on mid speed until the mixture is thick and smooth. Transfer mixture into a small saucepan and cook for a few minutes over medium heat for the sauce to thicken. Store in a sealed jar in a refrigerator for up to 1 month.