Braised Lamb without cannellini stems carrot

12 dried shiitake mushrooms 2 1/2 cups boiling water 1 3-inch-long piece fresh ginger, peeled, thickly sliced 3 garlic cloves, peeled 3/4 cup coarsely chopped[...]

For lamb 2 1/4 pound boneless lamb shoulder, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large tomato, peeled , seeded, and finely[...]