Go Back

Kombu Dashi

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
If brewing cold: 3 hours
Servings: 2 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 5-10 g Dried Kombu
  • 2 c Water

Method
 

  1. Weigh out 5-10 grams of dried kombu
  2. Make cuts along the kelp to help with steeping
Cold Brew
  1. Put the perforated kombu in a container with the 2c of water
  2. Let the dashi steep for 2-5 hours. 2-3 hours should be enough if your kitchen is warm. Steep for 3-5 hours if your kitchen is cold
Hot Brew
  1. Put the kombu and water in a small pot
  2. Slowly heat the water over medium-low heat until it almost comes to a boil
  3. As the water heats, skim any skum that may come up
  4. Remove the kombu from the pot right before the water comes to a boil