Crispy & Chewy Sesame Shiitake

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic (, minced)
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
• 2 green onion (, thinly sliced)
• 2 cups dried shiitakes ((12-16 mushrooms))
• Boiling water ((to soak the mushrooms))
• 2 tablespoons light oil ((such as canola or peanut), plus more if needed)
• 1 inch piece of ginger (, minced)
• 2 teaspoons sriracha or other hot sauce ((optional))