Mushroom Onion Gravy

A favorite quick and delicious gravy to bring big flavor to tofu cutlets, tempeh, fish, and grains.

1 tablespoon sesame or olive oil

1 medium yellow onion diced

1 cup, thinly chopped maitake, shiitake and /or chanterelle mushrooms

3 garlic cloves sliced

Pinch of sea salt

1 tablespoon Italian seasonings

2 teaspoons prepared mustard

2 ½ cups stock or water

3 tablespoons tamari

2 tablespoons kudzu or arrowroot dissolved in 1/4 cup water

Heat the oil in a heavy skillet, then sauté the onions, mushrooms and garlic with a pinch of salt until golden brown. Add the herbs and mustard and cook 1 minute more. Pour in the stock and bring to a boil. Turn flame to low, stir in the tamari and kudzu. Stir slowly and watch it thicken.