Dashi Recipe
Summary
MethodSimmered
Ingredients
| Water | 6 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| Dried kelp | 1 3 inch | |
| Bonito | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), flaked |
Directions
In large saucepan bring water to boiling.
Meanwhile, wash dried kelp under cold water.
Add to the water in saucepan as it comes to a boil.
Stir and let boil gently for 3 minutes.
Remove kelp from the water and discard.
Stir in dried flaked bonito; simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and do not disturb for 2 minutes to allow the flakes to settle to the bottom.
Place a double thickness of cheesecloth or other clean cloth in a sieve set over a large bowl.
Pour in the stock and let the bonito drain; discard bonito.
Use as directed in recipes.
Meanwhile, wash dried kelp under cold water.
Add to the water in saucepan as it comes to a boil.
Stir and let boil gently for 3 minutes.
Remove kelp from the water and discard.
Stir in dried flaked bonito; simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from the heat and do not disturb for 2 minutes to allow the flakes to settle to the bottom.
Place a double thickness of cheesecloth or other clean cloth in a sieve set over a large bowl.
Pour in the stock and let the bonito drain; discard bonito.
Use as directed in recipes.
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