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Japanese Dashi

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Ingredients

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  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • 6 inches dried kelp (konbu)
  • 1 cup bonito flakes
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Directions

1

Wipe konbu once with damp cloth and cut into strips.

2

Do not wipe off white residue as it dries.

3

Bring konbu strips and water to a boil over medium heat; remove konbu.

4

Add 1/4-1/2 cup ice water to stock to stop boiling.

5

Add bonito flakes and return to boil; then remove from heat.

6

When bonito flakes have all sunk from top, strain stock through cheesecloth or coffee filter placed over sieve into another pot.

7

Use as directed in recipes.

8

Freeze excess for later use, if desired.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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