Dashi

Ingredients:

1 strip of kombu

3 dried shiitake mushrooms

500 ml cold water

Instructions:

Cold Brew Method

1. Place the water, kombu strip, and shiitake mushrooms in a large container or pot.

2. Cover and let it steep in the fridge overnight (12–24 hours).

3. Strain and separate the dashi (liquid) from the rehydrated kombu and mushrooms.

Hot Brew Method

1. Place water, kombu, and shiitake mushrooms in a medium pot.

2. Gently heat on low to medium — don’t boil.

3. Just before the water starts to boil, turn off the heat and remove the kombu and mushrooms.