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Ingredients

  • One 1.75-ounce (50 g) package konbu (kelp)
  • 8 2/3 cups (2.2 l) water

Method

  • Wipe the konbu with a damp cloth.
  • Cut it into 4-inch (10-cm) pieces and place in a medium saucepan with the water.
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to mediumlow and simmer, partially covered, for 1 hour, or until the liquid has reduced to about 4 1/3 cups (1 l).
  • Strain through a fine-mesh sieve and discard solids.
  • Use immediately, or refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze.