Dashi

Directions

1. 1
   Wipe konbu with a damp cloth to clean.
2. 2
   In a stock pot, place konbu and cold water over medium heat.
3. 3
   Just before the water begins to boil (DO NOT BOIL!)
4. 4
   pull off heatand let stand 5 minutes.
5. 5
   Remove konbu, and bring back to heat.
6. 6
   Again, right before stock begins to boil, remove from heat and add the bonito flakes.
7. 7
   When flakes sink to the bottom, strain through cheesecloth or a fine mesh strainer.
8. 8
   Dashi can hold in the refrigerator for 2 weeks.