Dashi Stock Konbudashi

Ingredients

• 2 cups of water
• 2 tablespoons of konbu seaweed
• 2 tablespoons of bonito flakes

Directions

1. Bring the water to a boil in a medium-sized pot.
2. Add the konbu and reduce the heat to a simmer.
3. Simmer for about 10 minutes and remove the konbu.
4. Add the bonito flakes, stir, and remove from heat.
5. Strain the stock into a bowl or container and let cool before using.

Interesting Facts

• Dashi stock is the base for many Japanese dishes.
• Konbu is a type of edible seaweed used in Japanese cuisine.
• Bonito flakes are made from dried and smoked skipjack tuna.