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