Dashi, a simple, easy-to-make stock, is indispensable in Japanese cooking. This is awase dashi, the most common version, which is made from kombu (dried kelp) and katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes).
In a saucepan, combine the water and kombu. Bring to a simmer, uncovered, over medium heat. Remove the kombu and discard. Bring the liquid to a boil, add the bonito flakes and immediately remove the pan from the heat. Let the dashi sit undisturbed for 2 minutes. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a medium bowl. Discard the bonito flakes. Use now or store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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