Niboshi Dashi (Anchovy Stock)

Step 1

Pluck off heads and remove entrails of the dried baby anchovies. *2

Step 2

Place the prepared dried anchovies in a small saucepan over low-medium heat to dry roast them for a few minutes without using any oil.

Step 3

Fill a container with cold water and add the dry roasted infant anchoivies.

Step 4

Let it stand overnight.

Step 5

Line a sieve with a sheet of kitchen paper towel and place it over a large bowl.

Step 6

Strain the dashi into the large bowl. *3

Step 7

Use it for cooking or store in the fridge. *4

Step 8

Pluck off heads and remove entrails of the dried baby anchovies.

Step 9

Place the prepared baby anchovies in a saucepan with water to steep for 30 minutes.

Step 10

After 30 minutes steeping, put the saucepan over medium heat and bring it to the boil.

Step 11

When the stock boils, turn the heat down to low and simmer it for 3-5 minutes.

Step 12

Remove any scum off the surface as often as it necessary. *5

Step 13

Strain the stock through a kitchen paper towel lined sieve.

Step 14

Use it for cooking or store in the fridge. *4