Dashi stock is the base for many Japanese dishes, such as miso soup. This version involves boiling kombu and bonito flakes. This stock is freezer friendly, so make a big batch.
Dashi kombu and dried bonito flakes can be purchased in Oriental speciality stores or online.
This is the base for miso soup (among other recipes) and is what makes the soup so good! Thank you for the easy recipe! - 01 Feb 2010 (Review from Allrecipes US | Canada)