How to Make Japanese Soup Stock with Dashi Packet
A dashi packet is a great alternative to making dashi (Japanese soup stock) from scratch. Use it like a tea bag to steep umami flavor into your broths and soups in just 5 minutes. It's so convenient and produces a much more flavorful stock than dashi powder.
Instructions
- To a medium saucepan, add 2 cups water and 1 dashi packet. DO NOT OPEN the dashi packet; use it similar to a tea bag to steep flavor into the stock.
- Turn on the stove to medium heat and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, shake the bag a few times to release more flavor from the bag. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Discard the packet. The dashi is ready to use.
To Store
- You can keep the dashi in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. I don‘t recommend to freeze dashi made with dashi packet.
