Dashi

Procedure

1. Put the water in a pot and add kombu. Bring to a boil over moderately high heat.
2. Just as water comes to a boil, remove the kombu.
3. Remove from heat and immediately add bonito flakes. Let the flakes settle to bottom. This will take 1–2 minutes.
4. Strain through a china cap lined with cheesecloth. Use dashi within 1 day.