Kombu Dashi

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Dried Kelp Soup Stock

Kombu is one of the star ingredients of Japanese cuisine, adding subtle depth and umami wherever it treads. Learn how to make your very own kombu soup stock like a professional!

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Kombu Dashi

Yield

1 litre

Type

Simmer

Time

1 hr 30 mins

Level

Easy

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what you'll need:

» kombu (dried kelp) » water

Soak

Place the kombu in room temperature water and allow to soak for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).

1

Simmer

Heat over a low/medium low setting and gently bring the temperature to 60°C (140°F). Maintain this temperature for 1 hour.

2

Cool

Turn off the heat and allow the dashi to cool before transferring it to a sealed container.

3

Store

Store in the fridge and use within 5 days. Use to make miso soup, noodle broths and more!

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See the full post to learn about different kinds of kombu, the science behind umami and the role of kombu dashi in Japanese cuisine!