Hoshi-Shiitake Dashi

This is a Japanese soup stock. This is one of the many ways to make Dashi soup. The mushrooms can be used for different recipes after used in this recipe. This soup stock is good for recipes like Nikujaga (Japanese meat and potatoes).

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 11 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 4 dried shiitake mushrooms

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine the water and mushrooms in a saucepan; let stand 10 minutes. Bring to a boil; remove from heat and let stand another 20 minutes. Strain through a mesh strainer before using.