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Awase Dashi Recipe

Awase dashi is a versatile low-effort Japanese soup stock made by blending kombu and bonito flakes, creating a balanced umami-rich base for your soups.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Soaking Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 2 servings (if miso soup)
Calories: 17 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Asian , Japanese

Ingredients

  • 2x2 inches Kombu Sheet
  • 2 Cups water
  • 1 Cup katsuobushi aka Bonito Flakes

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Cut the kombu sheet into the required size with a kitchen scissor. Wipe the kelp piece clean with a damp folded kitchen paper towel.
  2. Place the kombu square into your pan and top with the water.
  3. Allow the kombu to soak for at least 30 minutes. The longer you keep it to soak, the better, e.g., overnight.
  4. Take the pan to the heat and keep over a medium heat setting, cover. Bring it to a boiling point and take out the kelp sheet. Keep the kombu kelp aside (it can be cut into strips and eaten in a salad or use it as a ramen topping).
  5. Turn off the heat and stir in all the katsuobushi (bonito flakes).
  6. Cover the pan and wait for the katsuobushi to fall to the bottom of the pan.
  7. Place a large fine mash strainer over a bowl and strain your awase dashi. Discard the bonito flakes.
  8. Use your freshly prepared awase dashi to prepare a Japanese miso, noddle soup or a modern Asian-inspired clear soup. The dashi can be frozen or left in the fridge, too, to use at a later time.

Notes

  • It can be used for 1–2 servings, depending on how you intend to use the stock. For small Miso bowls as a breakfast, you can serve 2 portions at least with this dashi as a base.
  • 2x2 inches square kombu = 3 grams or 5x5 centimeters.
  • 2x2 inches square kombu = 3 grams or 5x5 centimeters.

Nutrition Information

Calories 17kcal (1%) Carbohydrates 0.1g (0%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 0.01g (0%) Saturated Fat 0.01g (0%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 45mg (1%) Fiber 0.02g (0%) Sugar 0.01g (0%) Vitamin A 2IU (0%) Vitamin C 0.04mg (0%) Calcium 10mg (1%) Iron 0.04mg (0%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings (if miso soup)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 17

% Daily Value*

Calories 17kcal 1%
Carbohydrates 0.1g 0%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 0.01g 0%
Saturated Fat 0.01g 0%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Potassium 45mg 1%
Fiber 0.02g 0%
Sugar 0.01g 0%
Vitamin A 2IU 0%
Vitamin C 0.04mg 0%
Calcium 10mg 1%
Iron 0.04mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.