How to make Katsuo Dashi

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Katsuobushi, widely known as "bonito flakes", are a unique ingredient made of thin shavings of wood smoked bonito fish and play an important role in Japanese cuisine. Here I'm going to teach you how to make your own dashi (soup stock) using katsuobushi! It adds authentic Japanese flavour to soups and simmered dishes.

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Katsuo Dashi (Bonito Flake Soup Stock)

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what you'll need:

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Soak in boiled water

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Strain

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Re-use

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Add fresh water

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Add new bonito flakes

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Strain

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Complete

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How to make Katsuo Dashi

Bonito Flake Soup Stock

Katsuo Dashi (Bonito Flake Soup Stock)

what you'll need:

» katsuobushi (bonito flakes) » water » sieve » kitchen paper » heat proof bowl

Soak in boiled water

Bring a pot of water to a boil and then turn off the heat. Add the bonito flakes, press them down to submerge and allow to soak for 1-2 minutes.

1

Strain

Line a sieve with kitchen paper and place it over a heatproof mixing bowl. Pour the dashi through the sieve to catch any small bits of katsuobushi.

2

Re-use

To make a second batch, transfer the used bonito flakes back to the pot.

3

Add fresh water

Add a fresh batch of water and bring it to a boil.

4

Add new bonito flakes

Add half the original amount of fresh katsuobushi. (So if the original was 30g add 15g of fresh.) Simmer on a low heat for 10 minutes.

5

Strain

The same as before, strain through a sieve lined with kitchen paper.

6

Complete

Use your homemade katsuo dashi to make miso soup, noodle soup or simmered dishes!

7

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See the full post for more information about katsuobushi and katsuo dashi plus explanations from a professional chef!

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