Ingredients:

• 5 cups water
• 1/2 oz dried Kelp/Kombu
• 1 cup Bonito flakes

Directions:

1. Place water & Kelp/Kombu in a stock pot.

2. Turn the heat to medium/low and slowly bring to almost boil, about 10 min.

3. Keep it on a low simmer for about 20 min.

4. After Kelp is cooked, remove it from stock.

5. Bring stock to a boil & add the Bonito flakes. Turn the heat off. Do not stir, wait until all Bonito flakes sink to the bottom.

6. Drain carefully with a sieve lined with gauze or cheese cloth.

If not using right away, store in a jar. It will keep in the fridge for a couple of days, and in the freezer for about three months.