Dashi

1. 1

   Soak kombo in 5 cups of cold water for an hour.

2. 2

   Then over low heat slowly bring water to a boil.

3. 3

   Just before boiling, remove kombo.

4. 4

   When water boils, raise heat to medium, and add bonito flakes.

5. 5

   Cook 1 minute, skim surface, and turn off heat.

6. 6

   After bonito flakes settle to bottom of saucepan, strain stock through cheesecloth or fine strainer, discard the flakes, and reserve the dashi.

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