Dashi Stock

Though it may seem like there is no flavor, trust me it is a flavorful soup. There really are no substitutes for these ingredients. Both can be found in Asian stores.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 4 4 bowls

Ingredients

• 1  piece  konbu (dried kelp)
• 1 1⁄2 ounces bonito flakes
• 7  cups water

Directions

1. Wipe konbu with damp cloth and put in pot with water. Just before water comes to a boil, remove kelp and discard. Take pot off the heat and sprinkle in bonito flakes. As soon as the bonito flakes start to sink, strain and serve. This can be kept refrigerated for 3 days.