Basic Japanese Dashi

Basic Japanese Dashi
  • Yield:Makes about 2 quarts
  • Active time:3 minutes
  • Total time:15 minutes

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Ingredients

  • 2 quarts (2L) water
  • 1 ounce (30g) dried kombu (see note above)
  • 1 ounce (30g) packed dried bonito flakes (katsuobushi, see note above)

Directions

  1. 1.

    Combine water and kombu in a medium saucepan. Bring to a bare simmer over medium heat. Remove from heat and add bonito flakes. Let stand for 5 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer and discard kombu and bonito, or reserve to make a second, weaker batch of dashi. Dashi can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.