Dashi - Alton Brown

Name: Dashi - Alton Brown
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 2 quarts
Ingredients: 2 pieces kombu, in 4 inch pieces; 1/2 ounce bonito flakes, about 2 cups (or katsuobushi); 2 1/2 quarts water

Submitted by Mrs Goodall

"I like this version of Dashi from Alton brown for the clarity of directions."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 3
Yields:: 2 quarts

ingredients

2 pieces kombu, in 4 inch pieces
¹⁄₂ ounce bonito flakes, about 2 cups (or katsuobushi)
2 ¹⁄₂ quarts water

directions

Put the kombu in a 4-quart saucepan, cover with the water and soak for 30 minutes.
Set the saucepan over medium heat until the water reaches 150 to 160 degrees F and small bubbles appear around the sides of the pan, 9 to 10 minutes.
Remove the kombu from the pan. Increase the heat to high and bring to a boil, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and add the bonito flakes. Simmer gently, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
Strain the liquid through a fine mesh strainer lined with muslin or several layers of cheesecloth. Reserve the bonito flakes for another use.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 1 week or freeze for up to a month.