Bonito Dashi

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (4 inch) pieces dashi kombu (dried kelp)
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 ounce bonito shavings (dry fish flakes)

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 35 mins


• wipe the kombu with a damp cloth to clean it, then cut into 1 inch pieces, and place into a saucepan along with the water. let stand 15 to 20 minutes.
• bring the kombu to a rapid simmer; reduce to a slow simmer over low heat. sprinkle in the bonito shavings and simmer a few minutes more until the flakes have sunk to the bottom of the saucepan. remove from the heat and let stand a few minutes. strain through a mesh strainer before using.