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Dashi Stock

Matt

Equipment

  • 1 Fine mesh strainer

Ingredients
  

  • 1 chunk kombu soak overnight in the fridge
  • 1 liter filtered water
  • 1 handful katsuoboshi (bonito flakes)

Instructions
 

  • Soak the kombu in the water for at least an hour. Preferably overnight.
  • Put the kombu and the water in a pan and heat until just below boiling. Remove the kombu.
  • Bring the water to a boil. Just as it starts to boil, take it off the heat and add the katsuoboshi.
  • Let it cook at a low heat for 4-5 minutes.
  • Strain out the katsuoboshi using a fine mesh strainer. Line with a paper towel if you need to.