Basic Soup Base for Lightly-Flavored Hot Pots

Directions

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   If possible, put the kombu in water and let it sit overnight.
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   If you don't have the time, just let it cook and take out the kombu right before it starts to boil.
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   Once you remove the kombu, let the pot boil, add a (big!)
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   handful of bonito flakes, and let it simmer for 4 to 5 minutes.
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   When that's done, turn off the heat and leave for 1 to 2 minutes.
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   Once the flakes sink to the bottom, remove with a skimmer or a perforated ladle while squeezing them out.
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   Add the sake and shiro dashi, and bring to a boil.
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   It's a bit rich in flavor, but that's alright as the vegetables will dilute it.
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   If it's too salty, add a little water.
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    Just add in whatever ingredients you like and it's done!!
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    Serve with yuzu pepper paste~!
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    !
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    [Hakata Giblet Hot Pot] You can also make a giblets hot pot using the modified version of this soup base!.
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    [Soy Milk Hot Pot]All you need to do is to add in soy milk and (looots) ground sesame seeds.
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    I have the recipe for homemade yuzu pepper pate.
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    Give it a try.