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Katsuo Dashi (Bonito Stock)
Learn how to make Katsuo Dashi, Japanese soup stock made from dried bonito flakes. This stock enhances your Japanese meal with authentic flavor!
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 1 batch
Calories: 6 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Japanese
Ingredients
- ⅔ oz katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) (2 cups; packed)
- 4 cups water
Instructions
To Store
- If you are not using the dashi right away, store the dashi in a bottle or mason jar and keep in the refrigerator for 3–5 days or in the freezer for 2 weeks.
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What to Do with Used Katsuobushi
- Save the drained katsuobushi to make Homemade Furikake rice seasoning. If you don‘t use it right away, you can freeze it for 2–3 weeks.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1batch
Calories
6kcal
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Sodium
15mg
(1%)
Calcium
133mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1batch
Amount Per Serving
Calories 6
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1batch | |
| Calories | 6kcal | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 15mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 133mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.