By Hannibal Rasberry
Small Batch Dashi Stock
A simple Dashi recipe for a small batch
Updated at: Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:44:39 GMT
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Instructions
Soak the kombu:
Step 1
Place kombu in 3 cups of water and soak for 30 minutes (can soak longer if desired).
Heat the kombu water:
Step 2
Slowly heat over medium.
Step 3
Just before boiling (small bubbles at edges), remove the kombu.
Add bonito flakes:
Step 4
Turn off heat. Add 1 small handful of bonito flakes.
Step 5
Let steep for 2–3 minutes, until they sink.
Strain:
Step 6
Pour through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another pot or bowl.
Step 7
Discard or compost the spent flakes (or use in furikake).
Step 8
Now you have a beautiful, umami-rich dashi base for miso soup.
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