Dashi

Directions

1. 1
   Place 8 cups of water and the konbu in a large saucepan over medium heat and bring just to a simmer.
2. 2
   Immediately add 1/4 cup of cold water and stir in the bonito flakes.
3. 3
   Return to a bare simmer and immediately turn off the heat.
4. 4
   Let the mixture sit for 2 minutes.
5. 5
   Discard the konbu and strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve.