CONDIMENTS
A Condiment is anything added to food to enhance its flavour after it has been prepared. It can be a sauce, a spice mix, a pickle, a vinaigrette, or any other preparation.
DASHI STOCK (SUBSTITUTE, MARINE STOCK)
7 g kombu kelp
1-litre of water
10 g bonito flakes
DETAILS :
WASH the kelp briefly to remove any dust that may be on it. Place 1-litre of water in a large stockpot and simmer. Place the kombu kelp into the pot and, on low heat, poach for 20 minutes. Remove the kelp from the stock. Don’t discard the kelp because it can be used again. Store it in the refrigerator.
BRING the stock to a boil, and add the bonito flakes. Bring it back to a boil and turn the heat off. Do not stir; wait patiently until all bonito flakes sink to the bottom. Drain the water carefully with a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Do not squeeze the liquid through the sieve; it will leave a bitter taste.
STORE the stock in a jar. It will stay in the refrigerator for a couple of days and in the freezer for about three months.
