Dashi

• 1 2-inch piece of kombu seaweed
• 2 tablespoons bonito flakes (fish flakes)
• 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon mirin
• Juice of 1/4 lime

1. Bring 3 cups water to a boil in a small saucepan.
2. Wipe off the kombu, add to the boiling water, and let boil for 3 minutes.
3. Add the bonito flakes, remove from the heat, and let sit for 30 minutes.
4. Strain, then add the soy sauce, mirin, and lime juice; serve hot or chilled.
5. Dashi should be used within a few hours.

bonito flakes, soy sauce, mirin, lime

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/dashi-393350 (may not work)