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Dashi (出汁)
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Dashi (出汁)

Dashi is a seafood-based soup stock used in many Japanese dishes. Here's everything you need to know about it: from the ingredients that go into it to a recipe for making authentic dashi.

Prep Time
1 min
Cook Time
3 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
4 mins
Servings: 4 cups
Calories: 13 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Japanese

Ingredients

  • 4 ¼ cups water
  • 10 grams konbu
  • 15 grams katsuobushi

Instructions

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  1. Add the konbu to the water and soak for at least 3 hours. You can store this konbu dashi in a refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  2. Remove the konbu and bring the dashi to a boil (you can use the konbu for something else).
  3. Turn off the heat, and add the katsuobushi. Let this steep for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Strain the dashi and use it right away, or let it cool completely and store it in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Information

Calories 13kcal (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Cholesterol 2mg (1%) Sodium 29mg (1%) Potassium 32mg (1%) Calcium 12mg (1%) Iron 0.1mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 13

% Daily Value*

Calories 13kcal 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Cholesterol 2mg 1%
Sodium 29mg 1%
Potassium 32mg 1%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 0.1mg 1%

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