INGREDIENTS

6 cups water
2 inch square kombu (dried kelp)
3 tablespoons katsuobushi (dried flaked bonito)

COOKING METHOD

Bring water to a boil. Wash dried kelp under cold tap and add to water as it comes to a boil.

Stir and let boil for 3 minutes then remove from water and add flaked bonito. Allow to come to a boil and remove from heat immediately.

Leave for few minutes until flakes settle. Strain and use as required.

SOURCE: AsianConnections