Vegetarian Dashi - Japanese

[Guest guest]

This is the best broth. Sure helps kick a cold.

Steve

 

Vegetarian Dashi - Japanese

 

8 1/2 cups water, divided

2 cups dried shiitake mushrooms, coarsely chopped, (about 2 ounces)

1 ounce dried kelp, (about 5 [7-inch] pieces)

 

 

 

Place 8 cups water and mushrooms in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat,

and simmer 45 minutes. Add the remaining 1/2 cup water and kelp; bring to a

boil. Remove from heat. Drain mixture in a colander over a bowl, reserving

mushrooms for another use; discard kelp. Store dashi in an airtight container in

the refrigerator.

 

Yield: 5 cups