Best Japanese Soup Stock Recipes

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AWASE DASHI (JAPANESE SOUP STOCK)



Awase Dashi (Japanese Soup Stock) image

Dashi is the basic Japanese soup stock used in many Japanese dishes. Learn how to make Awase Dashi at home with umami-packed ingredients like kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (bonito flakes).

Provided by Namiko Chen

Categories     Condiments

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 piece kombu (dried kelp) ((10 g; 4 inches x 4 inches, 10 cm x 10 cm))
1 cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((10 g))
4 cups water

Steps:

  • Gather all the ingredients. Most Japanese recipes would say to gently clean the kombu with a damp cloth. However, these days, kombu is quite clean, so just make sure it doesn't have any mold spots and it's ready to use. Do not wash or wipe off the white powdery substance, as it has lots of umami.
  • Make several slits in the kombu to release more flavor.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 batch, Calories 5 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 42 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

DASHI STOCK (KONBUDASHI)



Dashi Stock (Konbudashi) image

Dashi is the basic stock used in most all Japanese cooking. Dashi stock is the base for miso soup. This recipe is for a Konbudashi, which is made with konbu (dried kelp/seaweed) and bonito flakes (a dried fish which has been shaved into flakes.) There are many variations of dashi, but this is probably the most common.

Provided by Kyle Hildebrant

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Broth and Stock Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 ounce dashi kombu (dried kelp)
1 quart water
½ cup bonito flakes

Steps:

  • Wipe away any dirt from the kombu with a paper towel, being careful not to rub off the white powdery deposits on the seaweed. Place the kombu and water in a saucepan, and allow it to soak for 30 minutes to become soft.
  • Remove the kombu from the water, and cut several lengthwise slits into the leaf. Return the kombu to the water, and bring it to a boil. As soon as the water begins to boil, remove the kombu to prevent the stock from becoming bitter.
  • Stir the bonito flakes into the kombu-flavored water, bring back to a boil, and take the pan off the heat. Allow the water to cool. When the bonito flakes have settled to the bottom, strain the dashi through a strainer lined with cheesecloth or a coffee filter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 12.2 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 1 g, Sodium 111.1 mg

JAPANESE SOUP STOCK



Japanese Soup Stock image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Quick & Easy     Boil     Gourmet

Yield Makes about 4 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (5- to 6-inch) piecekombu (dried kelp)
5 cups cold water
2 (5-g) packages katsuo bushi (dried bonito flakes; 1 cup)
Special Equipment
cheesecloth

Steps:

  • Wipe any sand or salt from kombu with a dampened cloth. Bring kombu and water just to a boil in a 3-quart saucepan over high heat. Remove kombu with tongs and reserve for another use.
  • Sprinkle katsuo bushi over liquid and remove pan from heat. Let stand 3 minutes, then pour through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a bowl.

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