Bonito Dashi

Bonito Dashi

by Flavie Michel 1 year ago
4 (2)
10 minutes
12.1 kcal
0.3 g carbs
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Description

A simple dashi recipe. Dashi is a standard broth used in Japanese soup and hot pot. You can find the ingredient at your local Asian grocery store.

Ingredients
  • 2 (4 inch) pieces dashi kombu (dried kelp)
  • 4 cups water
  • ½ ounce bonito shavings (dry fish flakes)
Directions
  1. 1. 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.
  2. 2. 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.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 4 cups
calories: 12.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 0.3 g
protein: 2.9 g
sodium: 32.6 mg