How to Make Dashi (Classic Japanese Broth)

How to Make Dashi (Classic Japanese Broth)

35min
4 servings
Easy

Recipe for the foundational broth of Japanese cuisine, Dashi, with two variations: Ichibandashi (with Kombu and Katsuobushi) and Shiitake Dashi (with dried mushrooms).

Recipe Video

Ingredients

Dashi de Kombu/Katsuo
  • Kombu seaweed
  • Water
  • Katsuobushi (dried, smoked bonito flakes)
Shiitake Dashi
  • Dried Shiitake Mushrooms

Instructions

1
hidratação

Soak the kombu in cold water for 8 hours to hydrate it.

480min
2
aquecer

Transfer the water with the hydrated kombu to a saucepan and begin heating over low heat.

5min

Dica: Do not allow the water to boil, as it can make the broth bitter; remove the kombu as soon as bubbles appear on the edges.

3
infusão

Turn off the heat immediately after the water begins to warm and add the katsuobushi (bonito flakes).

1min
4
coar

Wait until all the katsuobushi sinks to the bottom of the liquid, then strain the mixture using a coffee filter.

4min

Dica: Gently squeeze the flakes in the filter to extract all the flavorful liquid (Ichiban Dashi).

5
hidratação

To make Shiitake Dashi, let the dried shiitake mushrooms steep in cold water for several hours (similar to step 1 with the kombu).

6
ferver

Bring the water with the shiitakes to a boil.

5min
7
espumar

As soon as the liquid comes to a boil, skim off any impurities (scum) that form on the surface to finish the Shiitake Dashi.

1min
100°C

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Dietary Info

Vegan

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    13 kcal1%
  • Carbohydrates
    2 g1%
  • Protein
    1 g1%
  • Total Fat
    0 g1%
  • Dietary Fiber
    0 g0%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

japonesa

Required Equipment

panelafiltro de café

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