Konbu Dashi
Description
This simple konbu (seaweed) version of Japanese dashi provides the foundation for numerous soups and other dishes.
Ingredients
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1 (4 inch) piece dashi kombu (dried kelp)
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4 cups water
Directions
1
Wipe kombu with a damp cloth to clean it. Cut into 1-inch pieces and place in a saucepan with water. Bring to a boil; reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for a few minutes. Strain through a mesh strainer before using.