Ichiban Dashi
Combination base stock of bonito flakes and sea kelp for soup and other dishes
Ingredients
- 4 cups water (about 1 litter)
- 1 sheet Kombu dried sea kelp ("4 x 2" (10 cm x 5 cm) )
- 1 handful bonito flakes (Katsuobushi)
Instructions
- Put Kombu in water in a pot, and heat at medium heat until just before boiling. Remove Kombu.
- Add Katsuobushi and let the water boil, then immediately turn off the heat. Leave it for 5 minutes and strain.