Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 106kcal 5%
Fat 0g 0%
Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 17g 34%
Protein 3g 6%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 2,355mg 98%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Homemade Shiro Dashi

Name: Homemade Shiro Dashi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 piece kombu (dried kelp) (5 g; 2 x 2 inches, 5 x 5 cm per piece); 2 cups water; 2 Tbsp usukuchi (light-colored) soy sauce (if you can‘t find it, you can substitute regular soy sauce, but your shiro dashi will be dark in color); ⅓ cup mirin; 1 Tbsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ⅔ oz katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) (I usedthick shavings; forthin shavings, use the same amount in weight or 2 packed cups)

Prep 5m

Cook 15m

Total 20m

This homemade Shiro Dashi is a traditional Japanese ingredient made with kombu, water, soy sauce, mirin, salt, and katsuobushi. It adds a rich umami flavor to soups, stews, and sauces. Customize the color of the dashi by using light or regular soy sauce. Make it at home for authentic Japanese cuisine.