Basic Vegan Japanese Dashi-Soup-Stock Recipe

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So many times have I heard my vegan and vegetarian friends complain about the fact that most dashi/soup stock is not done according to their priorities in Japan, making it impossible for them to enjoy food in this country. Fortunately, this is a big misconception. Vegan dashi exists and is very easy to make or request. Now, to make sure that the same friends can savor Japanese food, either at home or with friends, here is the basic and simple recipe!

Basic Vegan Japanese Dashi-Soup-Stock Recipe

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 1 1/2 cups

Basic Vegan Japanese Dashi-Soup-Stock Recipe

Ingredients

1 ⅔ cups water

1 (2 inch) konbu (kelp) square

2 ½ tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons mirin (Japanese sweet wine)

1 tablespoon sake

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Directions

Step 1

Pour water into a large saucepan. Drop konbu into the water. Bring to a simmer; the water will start sucking in the essence of the konbu. Add soy sauce mirin and sake. Simmer tasting from time to time about 5 minutes. Remove konbu and let cool completely. Pour into a bottle seal and store inside a refrigerator. Use as soon as possible.

Nutritional Information

Basic Vegan Japanese Dashi-Soup-Stock Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 27.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 0.7g 1%

Carbohydrates: 3.3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.1g

Sugars: 2.7g

Vitamin A Iu: 0.3IU

Niacin Equivalents: 0.4mg 3%

Folate: 1.8mcg 1%

Calcium: 5.9mg 1%

Iron: 0.2mg 1%

Magnesium: 5.6mg 2%

Potassium: 22.9mg 1%

Sodium: 567.2mg 23%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.