Susie Donald

Basic Dashi soup stock

Bonito Flake Stock

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Preparation info

  • 4 cups

    • Difficulty

      Easy

    • Ready in

      25 min

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Japanese Homestyle Cooking

By Susie Donald

Published 2024

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Ingredients

  • 4-in (10-cm) square piece konbu (dried kelp), wiped clean
  • 4 cups (

Method

  1. Cut the konbu into 4 uniform strips. Place in a saucepan with the water and cook over medium heat. Just before it boils, remove from the heat and discard the konbu.
  2. Add the cold water and bonito flakes. Bring to a boil, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  3. When the bonito flakes have sunk to the bottom, strain the liquid and