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# Miso Dashi

1. Optional: let (2 sheets)[Kombu] cold brew overnight.
2. Place kombu in pot of (1900 ml)[cold water].
3. Bring to a simmer over stove.
4. Turn off heat.
5. Pour in (28 g)[Kotsobushi].
6. Let steep for 5 min.
7. Strain out Kombu and Kotsobushi.
8. Place strainer in Dashi and whisk in (1 whisk-full)[miso].

DO NOT simmer the Kotsobushi
You can make another round of Dashi from spent leaves.
You can also make [furikake](https://www.justonecookbook.com/homemade-furikake-rice-seasoning/) from spent leaves.