Niboshi dashi is a Japanese fish stock made from dried sardines. It's often used to make miso soup in Japan.
http://japanesefood.about.com/od/soup/ss/howniboshidashi.htm]How to Make Niboshi Dashi[/link]
http://japanesefood.about.com/od/soup/ss/howniboshidashi.htm]How to Make Niboshi Dashi[/link]
Ingredients:
- 2/3 oz. niboshi (dried sardines)
- 4 and 1/4 cup water
Preparation:
Gut niboshi and remove the heads. Put water in a deep pot and soak niboshi for 30 minutes to one hour. Put on medium heat and bring to a boil. Turn down the heat to low and let simmer for about 5 minutes, skimming off any foam rise to the surface. Stop the heat. Strain the broth through a paper towel.*Makes 4 cups
