5 from 6 votes
Dashi Broth (Japanese Stock)
Dashi is a clear Japanese stock that is used as the base for many soups and dishes. It's a simple, delicious and versatile broth made with only 4 ingredients.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
182 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
Asian, Japanese
Ingredients
- 1 large kombu dried, piece
- 1 L water filtered, 4 cups
- ¾ C bonito flakes
- ¼ C dried anchovies optional
Instructions
- Place the kombu and water into a pot and heat it up until it is near boiling. (Don't let it boil or the kombu will become slimy).
- Remove the kombu and set aside (to make furikake) or discard.
- Add in the bonito flakes and anchovies.
- Let the liquid simmer for about 30 seconds.
- Turn off the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Strain out the bonito flakes and anchovies and pour the dashi broth through a sieve into a clean jar.
- Let it cool, cover with a lid and place into the fridge until ready to use.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
182kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
139mg
(6%)
Potassium
443mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
24IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
52mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 139mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 443mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 24IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.