Konbu Dashi Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Konbu Dashi Recipe). Dashi is an essential broth base for most Japanese dishes and can be purchased in most Asian Grocery stores. For those of you who want to do it from scratch there are several recipes out there, but I find this one is easiest. This recipe uses Konbu (also spelled Kombu), a variety of dried edible kelp that is harvested off the coast of Hokkaido and as far south as the Seto sea. This is a good vegetarian broth and enhances the subtle flavor of Japanese cuisine. It is also a bit friendlier to the western chef than katsubuoshi, which is made from dried fish flakes and can be very aromatic.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 cups

Konbu Dashi Recipe

Ingredients

1 (4 inch) piece dashi kombu (dried kelp)

4 cups water

Soup, Stew and Chili

Directions

Step 1

Wipe the kombu with a damp cloth to clean it. Cut into 1-inch pieces and place into a saucepan along with the water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand a few minutes. Strain through a mesh strainer before using.

Nutritional Information

Konbu Dashi Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 0.7

% Daily Value *

Carbohydrates: 0.1g

Calcium: 7.1mg 1%

Magnesium: 2.4mg 1%

Potassium: 2.4mg

Sodium: 14.5mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.