Smoked Dashi

Dashi is a deceptively simple, clear broth from Japan made with seaweed, bento (dried tuna flakes) and water, which produces a liquid with maximum umami. In this plant-based version we use shiitake mushrooms and lapsang souchong tea which has an equally interesting flavour as bento dashis and can be used in soups and for cooking grains. Try different teas for interesting variations on this recipe.