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Ingredients
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1 ½ ounces kombu (dried kelp)
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16 cups water
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½ ounce dried bonito flakes (katsuobushi)
Directions
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If there is a chalky film on the kombu, avoid wiping or washing it off; the film contains flavorful natural glutamates. Combine the kombu and water in a large pot and set aside for at least 20 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight.
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Heat the pot over medium heat until it comes to a bare simmer. Remove from heat and scatter bonito flakes over the top; let stand for 5 minutes. Remove the kombu using tongs and reserve for another use, such as slicing for a salad or soup.
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Line a sieve with cheesecloth and place over a large bowl. Strain the stock.
Tips
To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Tips: Kombu, or dried kelp, is mildly salty and slightly sweet. The strips often come covered with naturally occurring salts: don't wipe this off before cooking because it adds to the umami of the kombu. Find it in natural-foods stores.
Use dashi in Japanese Shiitake & Vegetable Rice (Takikomi Gohan), add dashi to steaming liquid for clams, or use in shrimp & grits: Simmer shrimp shells in dashi for about 10 minutes. Strain, then use the stock to cook the grits. Serve the grits topped with shrimp sautéed in garlic and sesame oil.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
4 | Calories |
1g | Carbs |
0g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 14 | |
Serving Size 1 cup | |
Calories 4 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 1% |
Protein 0g | 0% |
Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
Sodium 41mg | 2% |
Calcium 15mg | 1% |
Iron 0mg | 1% |
Magnesium 11mg | 3% |
Potassium 65mg | 1% |
Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.
* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.