Japanese Dashi

== Description ==
Bonito fish stock. 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 ==
* 4½ cups water
* 6 inches dried kelp (konbu)
* 1 cup bonito flakes
== Directions ==
# Wipe konbu once with damp cloth and cut into strips.
# Do not wipe off white residue as it dries.
# Bring konbu strips and water to a boil over medium heat; remove konbu.
# Add ¼½ cup ice water to stock to stop boiling.
# Add bonito flakes and return to boil; then remove from heat.
# When bonito flakes have all sunk from top, strain stock through cheesecloth or coffee filter placed over sieve into another pot.
# Use as directed in recipes.
# Freeze excess for later use, if desired.
Category:Bonito and skipjack Recipes
Category:Japanese Soups
Category:Kombu Recipes
Category:Dashi Recipes