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Shiitake Dashi
 
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes
Ready In: 30 Minutes
Servings: 6
Vegetarian dashi. It is a nice broth in its own right but is also a base for countless soups. So simple, so good.
Ingredients:
6 1/2 cups water
4 slices kombu seaweed, 4 inches long
5 dried shiitake mushrooms
1 tablespoon light soy sauce (optional)
1 pinch sea salt (optional)
1 green onion, sliced (optional)
Directions:
1. Place kombu in pot of water and slowly bring to a simmer over medium high heat, but do not boil; about 10 minutes on the stove.
2. Remove the kombu just before the pot boils and add the dried mushrooms.
3. Boil for 1 minute, then turn off the heat and let the pot sit, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
4. 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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com