Simple broth for sipping Recipe

Name: Simple broth for sipping
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 4 cups
Cuisine: Japanese
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 1 piece kombu (dried kelp), about 4 inches square; 2 dried shiitake mushrooms; 1 teaspoon soy sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon sake (optional)

Japanese · Soup · 25 min total

Simple broth for sipping recipe videos

A light, soothing broth made with kombu and shiitake for a gentle umami flavor, perfect for sipping on a cold day or as a warm-up.

5
min prep

20
min cook

4
servings

15
kcal/serving

Ingredients

4 cups water
1 piece kombu (dried kelp), about 4 inches square
2 dried shiitake mushrooms
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sake (optional)

Instructions

Place water, kombu, and shiitake mushrooms in a medium saucepan. Let soak for 15 minutes.
Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Do not boil. Remove kombu just before water comes to a full boil.
Simmer for 10 minutes, then remove shiitake mushrooms.
Stir in soy sauce, salt, and sake if using. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Strain broth through a fine-mesh sieve if desired. Serve hot.

Tips

Store leftover broth in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
For a richer flavor, add a piece of ginger or a clove of garlic while simmering.

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