Mild Fish Broth (For Salt-broth Ramen)

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   1) Flying Fish Broth.

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   Soak the fish, dried shiitake mushrooms, dried clams, and konbu in water overnight.

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   Transfer everything, including the water, into a pot and lightly boil on low heat.

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   Let it simmer gently for a long time.

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   Only add more water if necessary.

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   (I simmered for 4 hours this time.

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   Don't let it come to a full boil.)

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   Strain through a paper towel lined colander.

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   2) Bonito Broth.

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    Pour 300 ml of water into a small pot and turn on the heat.

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    Turn off the heat right before it starts to boil, and add in the bonito flakes.

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    Heat on medium for 2 minutes.

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    Remove from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.

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    Strain through a paper towel lined strainer.

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    Mix the bonito broth into the flying fish broth, and it's done!

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    Taste the flying fish broth while making it.

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    The taste of the shiitake mushrooms might seem a bit strong, but once the bonito broth is added and mixed in, it becomes mild and delicious.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.