Bonito Stock (Bonito Dashi)

"Katsuobushi dashi" is a Japanese broth made from dried bonito flakes (katsuobushi). It's a stock commonly used in Japanese cuisine, renowned for its distinctive umami flavor and aroma derived from fish. It serves as a foundational element in seasoning and preparing various Japanese dishes and is integral to traditional Japanese cooking.

Benefit with ONSENSUI99

Replacing regular water with ONSENSUI 99 to make dashi adds depth and delicacy to the broth. The unique properties of ONSENSUI 99 accentuate the flavors of the seasonings and ingredients used, enhancing the overall balance of the dashi. As a result, it enriches the taste of the dish, creating a distinct flavor profile.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 5

Total Time 20

Course Base Soup

Cuisine Japanese

Servings 1 person

Calories 5 kcal

Equipment

1 Pot Used to boil water.
1 Strainer Used to strain the dashi.

Ingredients

4 cups water (ONSENSUI99) approximately 946 milliliters
10 grams dried bonito flakes katsuobushi

Instructions

Bring the water to a simmer in a pot.
Add the dried bonito flakes to the simmering water.
Let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the bonito flakes settle at the bottom of the pot.
Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the bonito flakes.
The resulting liquid is your homemade katsuobushi dashi, ready to be used in various Japanese dishes for its rich umami flavor.