Shiitake Dashi

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Vegetarian dashi. It is a nice broth in its own right but is also a base for countless soups. So simple, so good.

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Steps

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Place kombu in pot of water and slowly bring to a simmer over medium high heat , but do not boil.

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About 10 minutes on the stove.

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Remove the kombu just before the pot boils and add the dried mushrooms.

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Boil for 1 minute , then turn off the heat and let the pot sit , uncovered , for 20 minutes.

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Remove the mushrooms and store the dashi for use in another recipe , or prepare it as a simple soup by adding the soy sauce , salt to taste and sliced green onion.

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Ingredients

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water, kombu seaweed, dried shiitake mushrooms, light soy sauce, sea salt, green onion