Braised Dashi with Kombu
A traditional Japanese dashi broth made with kombu and trim. This simple recipe is a great base for soups, stews, and sauces.
Ingredients
- β2 pieces kombudried kelp
- β1 cup trim (vegetable scraps)finely chopped
- β2 cups brothvegetable or mushroom broth
Instructions
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1. Rinse the kombu under cold running water, then soak it in water for at least 30 minutes.
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2. Drain and cut the kombu into smaller pieces.
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3. In a large pot, combine the kombu and trim.
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4. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil.
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5. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
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6. Strain the broth through a fine-mesh sieve into a clean pot.
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7. Discard the solids and season the broth with salt to taste.
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8. Serve the dashi hot, garnished with green onions or grated daikon if desired.