Dashi
Serves: 2
Hosea Feil
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
48
Spice
45
Sweetness
50
Sourness
43
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.7
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Put the kombu in a 4-quart saucepan, cover with the water and soak for 30 minutes
2
Set the saucepan over medium heat until the water reaches 150 to 160 degrees F and small bubbles appear around the sides of the pan, 9 to 10 minutes
3
Remove the kombu from the pan
4
Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, 5 to 6 minutes
5
Reduce the heat to low and add the bonito flakes
6
Simmer gently, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes
7
Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer lined with muslin or several layers of cheesecloth
8
Reserve the bonito flakes for another use
9
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator
10
Use within 1 week or freeze for up to a month