Dashi Stock

Directions

1. 1
   Lightly brush kombu clean without removing its coating of white dust.
2. 2
   Place in a large saucepan with 6 cups of cold water.
3. 3
   Slowly bring to a simmer over low heat and cook for 5 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove the kombu and discard it.
5. 5
   Add 1 cup cold water and the sprouts to the broth.
6. 6
   Return to simmer for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Increase heat to high.
8. 8
   Once the stock boils, remove from the heat.
9. 9
   Strain the stock through a cheesecloth-lined sieve, discarding the sprouts.
10. 10
    Stock may be stored in refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 6 months.
11. 11
    Makes 5 cups.