Dashi

Directions

1. 1
   Soak kombo in 5 cups of cold water for an hour.
2. 2
   Then over low heat slowly bring water to a boil.
3. 3
   Just before boiling, remove kombo.
4. 4
   When water boils, raise heat to medium, and add bonito flakes.
5. 5
   Cook 1 minute, skim surface, and turn off heat.
6. 6
   After bonito flakes settle to bottom of saucepan, strain stock through cheesecloth or fine strainer, discard the flakes, and reserve the dashi.