Katsuo Dashi - Japanese Soup Stock

From Sorgawiki

Katsuo dashi is a Japanese stock made from dried bonito flakes. Katuo dashi is often used for clear soup or noodle soup.

Ingredients:

• 3 1/4 cups water
• 2/3 oz. katsuobushi (dried bonito) flakes

Preparation:

Put water in a deep pot and heat on medium heat. Just before the water boils, add katsuobushi flakes. When the water boils, skim off any foam that rise to the surface. Stop the heat. Strain the stock through a paper towel.

Makes about 3 cups