Shiitake Brittle

There's nothing quite like the earthy, rich umami flavor of a shiitake mushroom. This recipe is a delightfully unexpected preparation of shiitake in brittle form, complemented by the crunchy peanuts traditionally found in brittle, which is normally a sweet candy confection. This deeply savory brittle is made by way of a food dehydrator, cooked low and slow until it reaches crisp perfection.