Fish Stock Preparation

Dashi is a lean, aromatic, nutritious, and flavorful stock that is made from water, kombu (kelp), and katsuobushi (bonito fish flakes). It is simple, quick, and easy to make. Freshly made dashi is like freshly brewed coffee. As time passes, the quality deteriorates dramatically. So prepare it as you need it. If you have some dashi left over, refrigerate it in a sealed container for two to three days. It is also very handy to have frozen dashi available packed in