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Dashi broth in bowl with chop sticks and a small bowl of bonito flakes

Dashi Broth

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Discover the magic of Dashi, a Japanese umami base elevating a variety of dishes, from soups to stir-fries.
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Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
If soaking overnight:1 day
Total Time:50 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Brunch, Dairy-Free, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Healthy
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 151kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 oz kombu
  • 3/4 cup dried bonito flakes

Instructions

  • Place kombu in 5 cups of water, allow to soak for 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Place liquids in a large stock pot and bring to a slight boil. Remove the kombu as soon as the water begins to slightly boil.
  • Add bonito flakes and bring the mixture back to a boil and then immediately reduce heat to a simmer, simmer for about 30minutes. Skim top if necessary.
  • Remove from the heat and allow bonito flakes to soak for another 10 minutes.
  • Using a cheese cloth or fine-mesh strainer, strain broth into a bowl. Use for your recipe or store away in fridge/freezer for future use.

Nutrition

Serving: 4cups | Calories: 151kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.003g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 391mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 8IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 0.2mg