1. Remove the strings from the peas if necessary. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the peas and time 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water until chilled. Pat dry with paper towels. 2. Prepare the mushrooms and set aside. Combine the soy sauce, sugar and sesame oil; set aside. 3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the shiitakes and saute 3 minutes. Stir in the peas and saute 2 minutes, or until heated through. Add the soy mixture and stir until the vegetables are coated. 4. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if using and serve. Data per serving: Calories......58 Carbohydrates......8g Monounsaturated fat.....1g Protein.......2g Sodium..........116mg Polyunsaturated fat.....1g Fat...........3g Saturated fat......0g Cholesterol............0mg Adapted from "The Occasional Vegetarian" by Karen Lee with Diane Porter.