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Dashi Basics
What is dashi? Dashi is Japanese soup stock made (in most cases) from water, bonito flakes (dried skipjack tuna), and kelp (seaweed). It is probably the most frequently used ingredient in Japanese cooking. Dashi can be used for soups, simmering … Continue reading