Step 1

Place water in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

When tiny small bubbles start to form at the bottom of the pan, turn the heat off and add all bonito flakes. *2

Step 3

Wait for a few minutes or for the bonito flakes sink to the bottom of the saucepan.

Step 4

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

Step 5

Strain the dashi into the large bowl.

Step 6

Leave it till all the liquid has strained slowly. Do not squeeze out liquid out of the bonito flakes. *3

Step 7

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