Shiitake Dashi

• water↗6 1⁄2 cups
• slices kombu seaweed, 4 inches long↗4
• dried shiitake mushrooms↗5
• light soy sauce↗1 tablespoon

  optional

• sea salt↗1 pinch

  optional

• green onion, sliced↗1

  optional

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Place kombu in pot of water and slowly bring to a simmer over medium high heat, but do not boil; about 10 minutes on the stove.

2. 2

   Remove the kombu just before the pot boils and add the dried mushrooms.

3. 3

   Boil for 1 minute, then turn off the heat and let the pot sit, uncovered, for 20 minutes.

4. 4

   Remove the mushrooms and store the dashi for use in another recipe, or prepare it as a simple soup by adding the soy sauce, salt to taste and sliced green onion.