RECIPES FROM OESOPHAGEAL PATIENTS

Shiitake Miso Soup

Brad wrote...."For example, a compound isolated from Shiitake mushrooms, called lentinan, is a prescription cancer treatment in Japan"...so I thought I'd share a recipe I got out of a book on the Macrobiotic Diet Book that my Mom likes and can eat:

• 6 Shiitake mushrooms ·
• 3-4 TBLS miso (to taste really) ·
• 1 sheet dried seaweed ripped into very small pieces ·
• 1 cup cubed firm tofu

1. Soak shitake mushrooms in little water for an hour (or overnight).
2. Add 3-4 cups of water, seaweed, miso , tofu. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20-30 minutes.

If you think you won't be able to chew the mushrooms, mince them in a food processor before adding other ingredients.

You can also try soft tofu if the firm gives you a problem. You can find miso and seaweed at any healthfood grocery store (miso is in the refrigerated section.) --Submitted by Leslie Belsma