Japanese Dashi (Bonito Fish Stock)

==Description==
A staple for Japanese cooking and recipes. I make a lot and freeze the extra into ice cubes to have on hand when I need it.
===Ingredients===
* 4 1/2 cups water<BR>
* 6 inches dried kelp (konbu)<BR>
* 1 cup bonito flakes
===Directions===
Wipe konbu once with damp cloth and cut into strips.<BR>
Do not wipe off white residue as it dries.<BR>
Bring konbu strips and water to a boil over medium heat; remove konbu.<BR>
Add 1/4-1/2 cup ice water to stock to stop boiling.<BR>
Add bonito flakes and return to boil; then remove from heat.<BR>
When bonito flakes have all sunk from top, strain stock through cheesecloth or coffee filter placed over sieve into another pot.<BR>
Use as directed in recipes.<BR>
Freeze excess for later use, if desired.
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==See also==
Category: Japanese Soups
Category:Japanese Recipes
Category: Kombu Side Dish Recipes
category:kombu Recipes
category:hand Recipes
category:flakes Recipes
category:tuna Recipes
category:coffee Recipes
category:water Recipes
category:ice Recipes