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Dashi Broth (Japanese Stock)
Dashi is a clear Japanese stock that is used as the base for many soups and dishes. It's a simple, delicious and versatile broth made with only 4 ingredients.
Course Soup
Cuisine Asian, Japanese
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 4
Calories 182 kcal
1 large piece dried kombu 1 L (4 C) filtered water ¾ C bonito flakes ¼ C dried anchovies optional
Place the kombu and water into a pot and heat it up until it is near boiling. (Don't let it boil or the kombu will become slimy).
Remove the kombu and set aside (to make furikake) or discard.
Add in the bonito flakes and anchovies.
Let the liquid simmer for about 30 seconds.
Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
Strain out the bonito flakes and anchovies and pour the dashi broth through a sieve into a clean jar.
Let it cool, cover with a lid and place into the fridge until ready to use.
Calories: 182 kcal | Carbohydrates: 1 g | Protein: 34 g | Fat: 2 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 37 mg | Sodium: 139 mg | Potassium: 443 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 24 IU | Vitamin C: 1 mg | Calcium: 52 mg | Iron: 1 mg