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Niboshi Dashi

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Niboshi dashi is a Japanese fish stock made from dried sardines. It's often used to make miso soup in Japan.
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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
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