Simple Dashi

You never know when you need some good dashi.

one 3-6 inch piece of konbu

8 cups water

2 handfuls katsuo-bushi

1. rinse konbu, combine with water
2. bring water to simmer, turn off heat and let seep ten minutes
3. add katsuo-bushi and let seep another 7 minutes
4. strain dashi, use immediately or keep for a couple days