It's a kind of Japanese dashi stock made from dried shiitake mushrooms.
Japanese Dashi
Japanese Dashi
Ingredients:
- 4 cups and 1/4 cup water
- 4 large hoshi-shiitake (dried shiitake mushrooms)
Preparation:
Put water and hoshi-shiitake mushrooms in a deep pot and soak for 10 minutes. Heat on medium heat and bring to a boil. Stop the heat. Let it set for 20 minutes and strain the broth. Use the shiitake mushrooms for cooking.*Makes about 4 cups
