Oriental Style Duck And Shiitake Mushroom Chili Recipe

• 12 x dry whole shiitake mushrooms
• 2 Tbsp. peanut oil
• 2 med -size garlic cloves finely minced
• 2 med -size shallots finely minced
• 1 x fresh red serrano chile stemmed, seeded and finely minced
• 1 tsp gingerroot finely minced
• 2 lb boneless, skinless duck breasts coarsely minced
• 1 Tbsp. medium-warm pure chile pwdr
• 1 Tbsp. sweet paprika
• 1 Tbsp. whole cumin seeds
• 2 c. lager-style beer
• 1 x 14-1/2-ounce. can crushed tomatoes
• 1 c. chicken broth
• 1/4 c. finely minced fresh cilantro
• 2 Tbsp. sweet soy sauce
• 3/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp white pepper
•     steamed rice to serve

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