Homemade Hoshi-Shiitake-Dashi Recipe

Learn how to make flavorful and aromatic hoshi-shiitake-dashi broth from dried shiitake mushrooms. This traditional Japanese broth is rich in umami flavor, perfect for enhancing the taste of various dishes like soups, stews, and sauces.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried hoshi shiitake mushrooms
• 4 cups water

Directions

1. Wipe any dirt off the dried shiitake mushrooms with a damp cloth.
2. In a pot, combine the dried shiitake mushrooms and water.
3. Let it soak for at least 1 hour or until the mushrooms are rehydrated.
4. Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat.
5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20-30 minutes.
6. Remove the pot from heat and let it cool slightly.
7. Strain the mushrooms out of the broth using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
8. Your hoshi-shiitake-dashi broth is ready to use!

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