Kombu and Shiitake Awase Dashi

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This rich awase dashi stock made with dried shiitake mushrooms and kombu dried kelp will add umami and authentic flavor to your Japanese cooking using 100% plant-based ingredients!

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Kombu & Shiitake Awase Dashi

Yield

1 liter

Type

Dashi

Time

40 minutes

Level

Easy

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what you'll need:

» cold water » kombu (dried kelp) » dried shiitake mushrooms

Add ingredients

Pour water into a pot and add the dried shiitake mushrooms and kombu.

1

Weigh down

Optional: Use a drop lid to weigh the floating shiitake down and submerge them in the water.

2

Soak

Cover and store in the refrigerator overnight. (Or soak at room temperature until rehydrated, at least 30 minutes.)

3

Heat

When it's finished soaking, remove the shiitake mushrooms and place the pot on the stove. Heat on a medium setting.

4

Simmer

Once it's almost boiling, remove the kombu and lower the heat to simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes and scoop out any foam that forms on top.

5

Use

Use immediately or cool and store for later. Enjoy in Japanese soups, broths and sauces!

6

See the full post for more information plus storage instructions.