Dashi – Japanese kombu seaweed broth
Today we present a recipe from Alexander Herrmann's new cookbook, "Because it's simply healthier": Dashi – Japanese kombu seaweed broth. The dish was prepared using pots from our Original Profi Collection®..
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1 h
Total Time
40 min
Cooking Time
20 min
Preperation Time
Ingredients
| 3 | dried kombu seaweed (30 g; available in the Asian food aisle) |
| 1.5 l | cold water |
| 4 | Shallots, unpeeled and halved lengthwise (140 g) |
| 200 g | Celeriac, washed, peeled and cut into 2 cm pieces |
| 100 g | Carrots, peeled and cut into 2 cm pieces |
| 4–6 | dried shiitake mushrooms (10 g), broken into large pieces |
| 1 | piece of Parmesan rind (25 g) |
| Also: Twist-off jars – sterilized in boiling water |
Instructions
Step 1 of 3:
Wipe the seaweed with a soft, slightly damp kitchen towel. Place in a pot, cover with 1.5 liters of cold water, and let soak for 6 hours.
Step 2 of 3:
Meanwhile, toast the shallots cut-side down in a dry pan for about 5 minutes until dark. Add the shallots, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and Parmesan rind to the seaweed water. Bring everything to a boil and simmer uncovered over low heat for 30 minutes.
Step 3 of 3:
Then, strain the mixture through a fine sieve and pour into sterilized preserving jars in portions. Seal the jars, let them stand upside down for 5 minutes, then turn them right side up again and let cool completely. Store the jars in the refrigerator. The seaweed broth will keep for 3–4 weeks this way.
Tip:
The so-called umami flavor of this fantastic base broth gives every dish that special something. Prepared this way, the broth tastes rather bland when enjoyed on its own, as no salt, spices, or herbs are used. This base broth works wonders only when used to enhance a dish.
